Golda Meir

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Those that perished in Hitler's gas chambers were the last Jews to die without standing up to defend themselves.

Golda Meir

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Topic

The Holocaust The Jewish people

Author

Golda Meir

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1967 1960s 20th century

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Citation

Meir, Golda. Speech at the United Jewish Appeal Rally. United Jewish Appeal Benefit Gala. 11 June 1967, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA.

A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.

Golda Meir

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Topic

Going to war War

Speaker

Golda Meir

Language

English

Time

1970 1970s 20th century

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Citation

Meir, Golda. Stated after Levi Eshkol delivered a radio address to his nation. c. 1967.

We only want that which is given naturally to all peoples of the world, to be masters of our own fate, only of our fate, not of others, and in cooperation, and friendship with others.

Golda Meir

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Self-determination Israel

Speaker

Golda Meir

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1946 1940s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Meir, Golda. Address to Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry. Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry meeting. 25 Mar. 1946.