POS 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Demagogue, Benazir Bhutto
16 May 2019
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Types of leaders: statesman, pursuit of the public good, practical wisdom, political skills, perilous times, good fortune, the lure of fame, demagogue, politician, citizen-leader, martin luther king jr. (1929-1968, rosa parks (1913-2005, nelson mandela (1918-2013) Winston churchill (1874-1965): became britain"s pm in 1940: was written off as an alarmist when he warned britain, europe, and the us of a. Nazi rise to power: had rare leadership qualities in that he understood the darker side of human nature and had the courage of his convictions. Abraham lincoln (1809-1865): elected president in 1860: politics were guided by a basic moral precept (equality) and practical judgement, decided only free states would be admitted to the union and pursued this policy with patience and perseverance. Anwar al-sadat (1918-1981): president of egypt from 1970 until his assassination in: after sadat led egypt in war against israel in 1973 and lost, he advocated peaceful coexistence. Benazir bhutto (1953-2007): first female pm in a muslim country (pakistan)
