Who was Golda Meir?
Q: Who was Golda Meir?
A: Golda Meir was the fourth prime minister of the State of Israel and the world's third female prime minister.
Q: When did Golda Meir become the Prime Minister of Israel?
A: Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel on March 17 1969.
Q: What was Golda Meir's nickname in Israel's politics?
A: Golda Meir was said to be the "Iron Lady" (a strong-minded woman) of Israel's politics.
Q: What major events took place during Golda Meir's time as Prime Minister?
A: The murder of eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games and the 1973 Yom Kippur War were the two biggest events of her time as prime minister.
Q: Was Golda Meir Israel's first female prime minister?
A: Yes, Golda Meir was Israel's first and so far only female prime minister.
Q: Why did Golda Meir leave her job as Prime Minister of Israel?
A: The Yom Kippur War raised questions about her handling of the war, and though she was found to be not to blame for problems with the war, Meir left her job.
Q: What was Golda Meir's original name before she changed it?
A: Golda Meir's birth name was Golda Mabovitch, and she changed it to Golda Myerson in 1917, which she used until 1956.
