Golda Meir’s groundbreaking legacy explored in upcoming Solingen lecture
A lecture on Golda Meir, one of Israel's most influential political figures, will take place this Friday, June 16, at 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the VHS-Forum in Solingen, offering both in-person and online attendance via Zoom. Meir's life and career shaped modern Israeli history in key ways.
Born in Kyiv in 1898, Golda Meir endured antisemitic pogroms as a child before her family emigrated to the United States in 1906. There, she adopted Zionist beliefs and later moved to Palestine with her husband in 1920, eventually settling in Jerusalem.
Her political rise began under David Ben-Gurion, who recognised her talent and sent her on international missions. In 1948, she became Israel's ambassador to Moscow and later served as labour minister and foreign minister. That same year, she was one of only two women to sign Israel's Declaration of Independence.
Meir's career peaked in 1969 when she became Israel's first female prime minister. However, she resigned in 1974 following the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War. After leaving office, she retired from politics entirely.
The lecture will explore Meir's legacy, from her early struggles to her pivotal role in Israel's founding 75 years ago. Attendees can join either at the VHS-Forum or through a live Zoom stream. The event provides an opportunity to learn about a leader who broke barriers in diplomacy and governance.
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