1897 ⟶ First Zionist Congress Establishes WZO
The First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, urges "a p...
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🏛️ First Congress of Zionist Unions Held
On December 30–31, the First Congress of all Zionist Unions for the colonization of Palestine was held at Focșani, Romania.⟶
ZionismCongressFocșaniOrganizationColonies19th Century
Romania✡️ First Zionist Congress Establishes WZO
The First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, urges "a publicly and legally assured home in Palestine" for Jews and establishes the World Zionist Organization (WZO).⟶
ZionismWorld Zionist OrganizationTheodor HerzlPolitical ZionismBaselJewish NationalismPalestine19th Century
Switzerland📖 Herzl Publishes "Der Judenstaat"
In response to the Dreyfus affair, Theodor Herzl writes Der Judenstaat (The Jewish State), advocating the creation of a free and independent Jewish state in Israel.⟶
ZionismTheodor HerzlJewish NationalismPolitical PhilosophyJewish StateSelf-determination19th CenturyModern Jewish History
🏢 First Zionist Congress Held in Basel
The First Zionist Congress was held at Basel, which brought the World Zionist Organization (WZO) into being.⟶
ZionismWorld Zionist OrganizationTheodor HerzlPolitical ZionismBaselJewish Nationalism19th CenturyJewish Agency
Switzerland🌱 Fifth Zionist Congress Establishes Jewish National Fund
Fifth Zionist Congress establishes the Jewish National Fund.⟶
ZionismJewish National FundLand AcquisitionPolitical ZionismBaselJewish Agency20th CenturyPalestine
🌍 Uganda Proposal Divides Zionist Congress
Uganda Proposal for settlement in East Africa splits the 6th Zionist Congress. A committee is created to look into it.⟶
ZionismUganda ProposalPolitical ZionismTheodor HerzlJewish DiasporaJewish Nationalism20th CenturyZionist Congress
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