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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, a former United Nations Secretary-General, was accused of complicity in Nazi war crimes during his military service.
- Waldheim's concealment of his wartime past drew international outrage and tarnished his diplomatic legacy.
- Austrian President Thomas Klestil lifted a travel ban on Waldheim, sparking diplomatic tension with Jewish organizations.
- In a rare apology, Waldheim acknowledged his involvement with an Einsatzgruppe, but denied any direct knowledge of war crimes.
- The Waldheim Affair cast a shadow over the United Nations, raising questions about the organization's credibility.
- Despite Waldheim's denial, investigations revealed his participation in actions that constituted war crimes.
- Waldheim's posthumous reputation remains controversial, with some historians arguing for his rehabilitation while others condemn his actions.
- The Waldheim Case set a precedent for the investigation of allegations of war crimes committed by high-ranking officials.
- The Austrian government eventually apologized for Waldheim's wartime role, but the damage to Austria's international standing had been done.
- The Waldheim controversy remains a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in the face of war crimes allegations.
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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
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Kurt Waldheim, a former United Nations Secretary-General, was accused of complicity in Nazi war crimes during his military service.
Waldheim's concealment of his wartime past drew international outrage and tarnished his diplomatic legacy.
Austrian President Thomas Klestil lifted a travel ban on Waldheim, sparking diplomatic tension with Jewish organizations.
In a rare apology, Waldheim acknowledged his involvement with an Einsatzgruppe, but denied any direct knowledge of war crimes.
