Oswaldo Aranha

ModernPoliticianBrazil1894 — 1960

Brazilian diplomat who presided UN Palestine partition.

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Quick Facts

Born

1894

Died

1960

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score57.1

Oswaldo Aranha — Complete Timeline

1938 AD

Appointed Minister of Foreign AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

Aranha was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Get

DiplomacyForeign PolicyVargas

Impact: nationalconstructive

1942 AD

Negotiated the Washington AccordsPolitical Action◆ Major

Aranha negotiated the Washington Accords with the United States, securing economic and military aid for Brazil in exchange for the use of Brazilian bases and the supply of strategic materials. This aligned Brazil with the Allies in World War II.

World War IIAllianceUnited States

Impact: globalconstructive

1947 AD

Presided over the UN General Assembly on Palestine PartitionPolitical Action

Oswaldo Aranha, as President of the UN General Assembly, presided over the session that voted on the Partition Plan for Palestine. His leadership was crucial in securing the two-thirds majority needed for approval, leading to the creation of the State of Israel.

United NationsPalestinePartition

Impact: global

1953 AD

Served as Minister of FinancePolitical Action◆ Major

Aranha served as Minister of Finance under President Get

Economic PolicyFinanceVargas

Impact: national