David Ben-Gurion
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Article abstract: Ben-Gurion dreamed of the state of Israel, then turned that vision into reality. As Israel’s first prime minister and defense minister, he laid a solid foundation for the country’s survival and prosperity; as its leading statesman, he established the principles that continue to guide it.
Early Life
The son of Avigdor and Sheindel (Friedman) Gruen, David Ben-Gurion was born in Płónsk, Poland, on October 16, 1886. His father was a local leader in Hovevai Zion (lovers of Zion), a forerunner of the Zionist movement, and a product of...
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