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Yasser Arafat
Cairo, Egypt
Archival Overview
Transformed the Palestinian refugee plight into an internationally recognized national self-determination movement, establishing the Palestinian National Authority.
Biographical Record
Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political leader who served as Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1969 to 2004 and President of the Palestinian National Authority from 1994 to 2004. An enduring symbol of Palestinian national aspirations, he led the national movement, accepted Israel's right to exist in 1988, and co-signed the Oslo Accords, winning the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize.
Transformed the Palestinian refugee plight into an internationally recognized national self-determination movement, establishing the Palestinian National Authority.
Key Life Milestones
Historic UN General Assembly Speech
Addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, proclaiming his famous 'olive branch' appeal for justice.
Return to Palestine & Authority
Returned triumphant from exile to Gaza to assume the presidency of the newly established Palestinian National Authority.
Memorial Guestbook & Tributes
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialClamart, France