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The Charlotte Jewish News - March 2008 - Page 3 %• K, by 'ITic New Ymk Timt* ( VOI.. Xai No. 32, Ni-W YORK. .SATUR[)AY, MAY !5. l*)4H THRl'h CHNTS s ZIONISTS PROCLAIM NEW STATE OE ISRAEL; TRUMAN RECOGNIZES IT AND HOPES FOR PEACE; TEL AVIV IS BOMBED, EGYPT ORDERS INVASION Only eleven minutes after Israel declared its independ ence in 1948, President Harry Truman recognized the new Jewish State. Since this time, all the leaders of the United States have expressed tlieir sup port for the State of Israel, and the people of both countries have continually nurtured, pro moted and developed their shared values and interests. The unique and special rela tionship between Israel and the United States is multifaceted, heartfelt and strong. Our part nership is bound to expand and progress in the years to come. V.S. Presidents: Historical Commitment to Israel President Lyndon Johnson: “Our society is illuminated by the spiritual insights of the Hebrew prophets. American and Israel have a common love of human freedom, and they have a common faith in a dem ocratic way of life.” President Harry Iruman: “I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just anoth er sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.” President Richard Nixon: “Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. 1 know. I believe that.” President Dwight Eisenhower: “Our forces saved tlie rem nant of the Jewish people of Europe lor a new lil'e and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well.” President John F. Kennedy “Israel was not created in order to disappear-lsracl will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and home of the brave, it can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized President Gerald Ford: “Americans and Israelis have both been inspired by moral aims. Indeed, my commitment to the security and to the future of Israel is ba.sed upon basic morality as well as enlightened self-interest. Our role in sup porting Israel honors our own lieritagc.” by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.” President Ronald Reagan: “For the people of Israel and America are historic partners in the global quest for human dig nity and freedom. We will always remain at each other’s side.” This Month in Israeli History March 17, 1969 Golda Meir, who grew up in Milwaukee, was inaugurated as first female prime minister. Golda Meir became the third female leader in modern history, In her autobiography, Golda Meir wrote, “Of course women should be treated as equal to men in every aspect. But. just the same as the Jewish nation, they shouldn’t have to try to be better than everyone else to be able to live like humans or to feel as if they need to do wonders so they are accepted: On ^he other hand, there is an anecdote ... that [David] Ben-Gurion described me as the 'only man’ in his government. This amused me only because it seems that he (or the person who made up the anecdote) thinks that this is the biggest compliment that one can give a woman. I doubt a man would take it as a compliment if I told him he was the only woman in the government." March 25, 1951 Aerial railway brings Iraqi Jews to Israel. March 22. 1950 Release of "Interlude." the first Israeli movie in Hebrew. Director-Amram Amar. President Jimmy Carter: “The survival of Israel is not a political issue, it is a moral imperative. 1'hat is my deeply held belief and it is the belief that is shared by. the vast major ity of the American people ... a strong secure Israel is not ju.st in Israel’s interest. It’s in the inter est of the United States and in the interest of the entire free world.” President Bill CJinton: “America and Israel share a special bond, Our relationship is unique among all nations. Like America, Israel is a .strong democracy, a symbol of free dom, and an oasis of liberty, a home to the oppressed and per secuted.” President George W. Bush: “We will speak up for our principles and we will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of our most important friends is the State of I.srael. ... My administration will be .steadfast in supporting Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace which all Israelis pray.” iceking I :c ^ \ I FEDE^l EWISH^^ A Letter from Zeev Bielski, chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel Our friends of the Jewish Community of Charlotte, It gives me great pleasure to send you my deepest appre ciation for your .special cele bration of 60 years of Israel’s independence. I am sure that your initia tive to show Israel’s achieve ments and its many faees to a large audience will strengthen the bond between the our communities, e.spccially for the younger generation, and the State of Israel. I send my heartfelt thanks to all those who are involved in this important mission. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful partnership (Continued on paf^e 5) Zeev Bielski, right, with an EUhiopian immigrant student. FEDERATION 3HLATtH CHAMLOTTL Local, Cllohal, Eternal President (Jeorge II.W. Bush: “’I'he United States and Israel have enjoyed a friendship built on mutual respect and commit ment to democratic principles. Our continuing search for peace in the Middle East begins with recognition that the ties uniting our two countries can never be broken.” Sewatf Ik fmid Om 25 ^tml have the key to your successful Real state Transactiou! 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