Palme, Olof

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Swedish politician (Social Democrats)
Friend and close political associate of Willy Brandt

1927 born
1969-1986 Chairman of the Social Democratic Party
1969-1976 and 1982-1986 Prime Minister
1976-1986 Vice-President of the Socialist International (SI)
1980-1982 Leadership of the Commission for Disarmament and Mutual Security (“Palme Commission”)
1986 assassinated

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Biography

International statesman without government office 1975-1982

1975: 24/25 May, 4/5 Sept
1977: 22 Feb, 9-11 Dec
1980: 11-13 June

Dedicated European and German Patriot 1983-1992

1983: 7-10 April
1984: 20-22 Jan
1986: 28 Feb, 16-21 May
1990: 16/17 Jan

Politics

Travels

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