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Ben Gurion University of the Negev: State of Israel
This site from Ben-Gurion University contains the first national report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention to combat desertification.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Position on Palestine
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides the text of a statement made by Herschel V. Johnson, United States, The Deputy Representative to the United Nations, announces the United States' support of partitioning Palestine but...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181
The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: David Ben Gurion
Biography of David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973 CE), the first Prime Minister of Israel in 1948. His political career is discussed in-depth.
Yale University
Provisional Govt. Of Israel Writes the President of u.s.
This May 15, 1948, letter announces the Israeli provisional government and asks the United States to recognize and accept the new state and its government.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Recognition of the State of Israel: Collection
A large primary source collection from the Harry Truman Library; communications surrounding the establishment of the state of Israel.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library: The U. S. Recognizes Israel: Historical Background
Provides the background for why Britain finally turned Palestine over to the United Nations to solve the problem of an Israeli state. Click on hyperlink to access a timeline of events.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
This is the declaration issued by the members of the People's Committee severing the mandate of the British and establishing the state of Israel.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
The United States and the Recognition of Israel: A Chronology
A timeline showing actions and statements of the United States showing their aid in creating Israel.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
50th Anniversary of the Creation of the State of Israel,
An online presentation of historically significant documents and pictures from the recognition of Israel by the US.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: American Position on Partition
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the evidence of America's support of plans to partition Palestine and discusses why some Americans opposed the idea.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Soviet Position on Partition
Describes briefly how the Soviet Union was the second nation to recognize the state of Israel.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Un Resolution 181: 1947 Partition
The map shows the partition of Israel according to UN Resolution 181 in 1947.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
David Ben Gurion: Founder of the State of Israel
Government biography on David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first Prime Minister. Links to related topics.