Golda Meir Qualities

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“Don’t be so humble—you are not that great”: an iconic line from one of the pioneering women in 20th-century politics, Golda Meir. As one of Israel’s leading founders and its “Iron Lady”, Meir was an exceptional woman who, despite her faltering health, intently led her country through struggles and discord. Since adolescence, she had been involved in Zionist movement groups, and throughout her career, she played a major role in the creation of the country we now know as Israel. In 1969, after retreating into retirement twice, Meir took charge as Israel’s first female Prime Minister. Her leadership throughout her four-year term illustrated her dedication to her country and prowess in political and social activism. Golda Meir, who took it upon …show more content…

In 1966, she relinquished her title as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, as she was “tired and ill... However, soon after, she agreed to take over the leadership of Israel's Labor party [and] succeeded in the next two years” (Golda). She went into retirement for the second time in August 1968, but soon after, in March 1969, she assumed the post of Israel's Prime Minister. Meir stepped up from retirement to guide and unite her country, doing so through hard work and determination. Out of her love for the country, she led Israel through political strains and an unforgiving war, all as a 70-year-old woman in deteriorating health. This leadership demonstrated an indefatigable persona not often found in many people. Evidently, her persistence and actions embody the quality of a true hero: tireless determination. In addition, after “half a century of toil,” Meir also brought about “a glorious system of labor legislation in the spheres of social security, vocational training, protection of working women and children, days of rest, and other workers' benefits” (Medzini). Though watched by scornful eyes, Meir worked tirelessly throughout her entire career. She labored with the utmost determination, eventually bringing about a wave of changes to Israel. In her half a century of labor, Meir displayed a dynamic persona that helped develop and strengthen her country. She worked tenaciously to unite the labor forces of the country, her unshakable resilience exemplifying an admirable character—a true

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