The First Jamil Mardam Bey government was the twentieth government in the history of modern Syria, serving from 21 December 1936 until its resignation was accepted on 23 February 1939. Formed by decrees numbered 1047 to 1051 and published in the Official Gazette of the Syrian Republic, it was the fifth government of the First Syrian Republic and the first to serve under President Hashim al-Atassi. It was also the first Syrian government composed entirely of members of the National Bloc.
The government remained in office for more than two years, making it one of the longest-serving administrations of the First Republic. During its tenure, the Syrian national anthem was officially adopted, and the Franco–Syrian Treaty of 1936 was ratified by Syrian authorities, although France ultimately declined to implement its provisions. The final period of the government's tenure was dominated by the controversy surrounding the separation of the Sanjak of Alexandretta and the granting of autonomous status to the territory. Growing public dissatisfaction and the protests of 1939 prompted the government's resignation on 18 February 1939, marking the beginning of a period of political instability and successive governmental crises.
On 22 March 1938, Shukri al-Quwatli resigned in protest against the Prime Minister's unilateral decision-making regarding the state's financial policies.
Composition
See also Council of Ministers (Syria) List of Syrian governments Government ministries of Syria List of prime ministers of Syria
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