Houari Boumédiène was an Algerian military leader and politician who served as the President of Algeria from 1965 until his death in 1978. He came to power after leading a coup that ousted Ahmed Ben Bella, the country's first president. Boumédiène focused on modernizing Algeria's economy and promoting industrialization, while also emphasizing socialist policies. During his presidency, Boumédiène played a significant role in the Non-Aligned Movement and sought to strengthen Algeria's position in international affairs. He was known for his efforts to support liberation movements in Africa and the Arab world, advocating for anti-colonialism and self-determination.