kurt waldheim (Meaning)

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kurt waldheim (n)

Austrian diplomat who was Secretary General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981; in 1986 he was elected president of Austria in spite of worldwide allegations that he had direct knowledge of Nazi atrocities during World War II (born in 1918)

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  1. Kurt Waldheim, the former UN Secretary-General, was accused of Nazi war crimes.
  2. Allegations against Kurt Waldheim tarnished his reputation and cast a shadow over his legacy.
  3. Waldheim vehemently denied any involvement in atrocities, claiming he was unaware of the horrors unfolding.
  4. Despite his denials, evidence emerged linking Kurt Waldheim to Nazi activities.
  5. The Kurt Waldheim Affair raised serious ethical questions about the responsibility of world leaders.
  6. Diplomatic immunity shielded Kurt Waldheim from prosecution for his alleged war crimes.
  7. Waldheim's election as President of Austria in 1986 sparked international outrage.
  8. The Kurt Waldheim Controversy strained diplomatic relations between Austria and its neighbors.
  9. Historians have debated the extent of Kurt Waldheim's complicity in Nazi crimes.
  10. The legacy of Kurt Waldheim continues to be a reminder of the enduring power of the past.

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Austrian diplomat who was Secretary General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981; in 1986 he was elected president of Austria in spite of worldwide allegatio

No synonyms found.

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Kurt Waldheim, the former UN Secretary-General, was accused of Nazi war crimes.

Allegations against Kurt Waldheim tarnished his reputation and cast a shadow over his legacy.

Waldheim vehemently denied any involvement in atrocities, claiming he was unaware of the horrors unfolding.

Despite his denials, evidence emerged linking Kurt Waldheim to Nazi activities.