Robert Menzies
Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia for over 18 years, serving from 1939 to 1941 and then from 1949 to 1966; he is notable for his significant contributions to Australian politics, including attempting a constitutional referendum in 1951 aimed at banning the Communist Party.
Born on Dec 20, 1894 (130 years old)
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Australia:
Robert Menzies is referenced in a discussion about the Liberal Party's leadership.
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Australia:
Menzies was a great pragmatist, principled but not ideological, who adapted to his times.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies is mentioned regarding his choice to name the party 'Liberal'.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies created the Liberal Party to provide an alternative to government control.
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Australia:
After the United Australia Party’s catastrophic defeat in 1943, he established a Liberal Party that could appeal to broader interests.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies united 18 anti-Labor groups into a new, single force of conservatism that would become the most electorally successful federal political party in Australia’s history: the Liberals.
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Australia:
The success of prime ministers Robert Menzies, Malcolm Fraser and John Howard attest to this.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies opposed Ben Chifley's plans for nationalisation, aligning with banks and private interests.
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United Kingdom:
The party is urged to return to its roots under its founder, Robert Menzies.
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Australia:
Menzies was shaped by the progressive liberal environment of Federation-era Victoria.
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