Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Ben-gurion, David

Zionist statesman and political leader, the first prime minister (1948 - 53, 1955 - 63) and defense minister (1948 - 53; 1955 - 63) of Israel. It was Ben-Gurion who, on May 14, 1948, at Tel Aviv, delivered Israel's declaration of independence. His charismatic personality won him the adoration of the masses, and, after his retirement