Palme, Olof

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 President of the Socialist International 1976–1992 Engagement in the North-South conflict 1969–1992	Travels 1967-1974 1975-1982 1983-1992