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On May 17, 1969, Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of the State of Israel at age 70, a monumental event marked as part of Women’s History Month.
Meir, who served as Israel’s fourth prime minister from 1969 to 1974, was the fourth woman in history to lead a national government, and the first to hold a passport of the newborn State of Israel.
52 years ago today, Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel, and the fourth woman in history to lead a national government. ??
Her legacy continues to be an inspiration to us all. pic.twitter.com/oVdDYnjCfj
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal)
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