His election as president was thought to occur under the pressure from the Syrians .
Sarkis was , however , elected President for six - year term on 8 May 1976 , while the Lebanese Civil War was raging .
Sarkis ' election as president was thought to occur under the pressure from the Syrians .
Sarkis was , however , elected President for six - year term on 8 May 1976 , while the Lebanese Civil War was raging .