Nazem al-Koudsi was a statesman and visionary who left an indelible mark on Syrian history.  He dedicated his life to fighting for his ideals in establishing a constitutional parliamentary  democracy in Syria. His initial battle centred on ending the French mandate in Syria. Founding  the People’s Party, he was elected as the Constitution Committee President which established the  1950 Syrian Constitution. After the last free parliamentary election in 1961, he became the last  democratically elected Syrian President on 14 December 1961. He envisioned a powerful and  united Arab republic and worked towards the unification of Iraq and Syria. His journey exemplifies  a relentless pursuit of noble causes, leaving an inspiring legacy of resilience, democratic values,  and the pursuit of regional unity.