Summary
Artists saluted the Lebanese Army with explosions of color Thursday, dedicating paintings to the force on Army Day.
Aloush said it was a duty of Lebanese artists to stand by the Army because it is the window of hope for the country.
According to the painter, the artwork symbolizes the nature of the Army's future victory.
According to Maniss, the artistic take on the Army logo turned wheat stalks in to a symbol representing the Lebanese people, with a central cedar holding them all together.
The unit, which totaled 3,000 men, then became known as the Lebanese Army.
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