Olof Palme was deservedly considered one of the most respected politicians both in his native Sweden and abroad. He was invited more than once to resolve disputed and conflict situations. Palme's activity attracted the attention of not only his friends, but also enemies. Career politics tragically ended in 1986.
Facts from Olof Palme's Biography
Olof Palme was born in Stockholm in 1927. His father was successful in business, his mother ran a household. She was responsible for raising four children. When Olof was only five years old, his father was gone. Saving after the death of his father had to do everything, so the mother did not begin to give Olof to school, but taught him herself.
From a young age, Palme had a great memory. He quickly mastered English and German. So that the son could receive a document on education, the mother assigned him to a humanitarian school. After graduating, Olof entered the University of Stockholm without much effort.
First steps in politics
Until 1945, Palme lived in Stockholm. The war did not allow him to study abroad. At the end of the war, Palme goes to study in the USA, at Kenyon College, at the Faculty of History. Three years later, the young doctor of sciences returned to Sweden. Attempts to find work in a specialty were unsuccessful. Palme decided to continue his studies. He entered the faculty of law at Stockholm University. Having received the title of bachelor, Olof was able to start his own business in the field of jurisprudence. During his studies, Palme met with the Social Democrats. Soon, he led the democratic organization of students.
After graduating from university, Olof Palme travels a lot in Europe. Its goal is to restore relations between European countries that the war destroyed. The political interests of the young man are expanding, his humanistic views begin to form.
Olof becomes a fighter against colonialism, negatively refers to any oppression. He gives lectures at universities in Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Burma and Thailand. The popularity of the young politician grew. When Palme returned from trips to his homeland, he was offered the position of professor at the capital's university. However, he rejected this flattering offer: he dreamed of the post of prime minister.
Government work
After a while, Palme became secretary of the country's prime minister. In 1953, he served as a youth adviser. This position allowed him to attend government meetings frequently. Working with youth associations, Palme travels a lot. During one such trip, he met his future wife. Lisbeth and Olof had two children. The politician's wife was a child psychologist.
In 1957, Palme became a member of the Swedish Parliament. After some time, he received the post of Minister of Communications and Transport. He did an excellent job and soon became head of the Ministry of Education and Culture. In 1965, Olof sharply criticized the United States, evaluating the military actions of America in Vietnam.
In 1969, Olof Palme won the election and became the Prime Minister of Sweden. The reforms he conceived caused discontent among the opposition, but received support from the country's population. However, after five years, he lost his high post. Palme at this time is actively engaged in peacekeeping, giving lectures. An authoritative politician has repeatedly sent to hot spots to participate in resolving conflicts.
