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“It is not a sin to be seventy but it is also no joke.”

Quote by Golda Meir

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Golda Meir was a distinguished Israeli politician and diplomat, serving as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel and was recognized for her strong leadership and dedication to the Jewish people's struggle for statehood. Meir was born on May 3, 1898, in Kiev, Ukraine, and passed away on December 8, 1978. more

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