Women Warriors
Honoring Women Who Fought Their Way to Greatness

Golda Meir - First Woman Prime Minister of Israel

Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, was born on May 3, 1898, in Kiev, Russia. Later, Golda and her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin because in Russia, the family had many problems trying to make money. Another benefit of the immigration to the United States was to allow Golda the opportunity to go to college and become a teacher. In 1915, she became part of an organization called Poalei Zion, Labor Zionist Organization. In 1921, she went to Palestine with her husband, Morris Myerson. Morris died in 1951.
Golda Meir of Israel on a piece of money
Golda Meir of Israel Stamp
Golda Meir’s name in Hebrew was Golda Mabovitz until she changed her Hebrew name to Meir, which means "to burn brightly." The Yom Kippur War was fought during her term as prime minister, beginning with the Egyptian and Syrian fights on October 6, 1973.
Golda Meir of Israel
After the end of the war, Golda Meir resigned, and Yitzhak Rabin replaced her as prime minister. Golda Meir of Israel died on December 8, 1978.
"Don't be humble... you're not that great."

~Golda Meir
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