Golda Meir Becomes Prime Minister

Unverified
Date March 17, 1969
Type World
Author hjwilson1975
Location Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Categories
Political & Governance

Event Details

Golda Meir took office as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969. She was the first woman to hold the position in Israel and the fourth in the world.

Characterized as the 'Iron Lady' of Israeli politics, she led the country through turbulent times, including the Yom Kippur War in 1973.