kurt waldheim (Meaning)
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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- 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.
- The Kurt Waldheim Affair raised serious ethical questions about the responsibility of world leaders.
- Diplomatic immunity shielded Kurt Waldheim from prosecution for his alleged war crimes.
- Waldheim's election as President of Austria in 1986 sparked international outrage.
- The Kurt Waldheim Controversy strained diplomatic relations between Austria and its neighbors.
- Historians have debated the extent of Kurt Waldheim's complicity in Nazi crimes.
- 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.
