BEGIN, MENACHEM. (1913-1992). Nobel Prize-winning Israeli prime minister. SP. (“M. Begin”). 1p. 8vo. N.p., N.d. (To Robert J. Cohen.) A black-and-white bust photograph of Begin darkly signed in the lower margin.
A militant Russian Zionist, Begin survived torture in Vilnius’ Lukiškės Prison and forced labor in a Russian gulag, eventually settling in the British Mandate of Palestine, where he became a prominent leader in the Jewish uprising to force a British withdrawal from the region. After Israel’s founding, Begin was an outspoken and indefatigable member of the Likud opposition party in the Knesset until his election as prime minister in 1977.
He is best remembered for his role in negotiating the Camp David Accords with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. From September 17-29, 1978, the two leaders held intense negotiations moderated by American President Jimmy Carter at Camp David, the Maryland presidential retreat. The result was the creation of two documents: A Framework for Peace in the Middle East and A Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel. For the Camp David Accords, Begin and Sadat shared the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize, announced in October 1978. Begin remained prime minister until 1983 when Yitzhak Rabin succeeded him.
Accompanied by a typed transmittal letter from Begin’s secretary. In excellent condition.
