Julius Nyerere
Julius Kambarage Nyerere (April 13, 1922 - October 14, 1999), also known as Mwalimu (teacher), was President of Tanzania from 1964 to 1985. He was born in Butiama, Tanganyika.
Nyerere led Tanganyika to independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. He became the new country's first Prime Minister. The country became a republic in 1962. Nyerere was the country's first president. In 1964, Tanganyika united politically with Zanzibar and was renamed Tanzania. Nyerere was unopposed as the first president of the new country.
Nyerere used political repression against opponents. His attempt at using his socialist ideas of Ujamaa failed. This made Tanzania very poor and caused widespread starvation. He led the overthrow of Idi Amin's regime in Uganda.
Julius Nyerere Media
The main building at Makere University in Uganda, where Nyerere studied a teacher training course
The Old College in Edinburgh
In campaigning for Tanganyikan independence using non-violent methods, Nyerere was inspired by the example of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Nyerere campaigning for Tanganyikan independence in March 1961
President Nyerere and U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Nyerere later commented that he had "great respect" for Kennedy, whom he regarded as a "good man".[2]
Julius Nyerere, President of Tanzania, during a meeting with US president Jimmy Carter, August 4th, 1977.
Nyerere in a public procession
Nyerere meeting with visitors from the United Nations
Nyerere on a visit to the Netherlands in 1965
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References
- ↑ Kaufman, Michael T. (15 October 1999). "Julius Nyerere of Tanzania Dies; Preached African Socialism to the World". New York Times. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ Smith 1973, p. 168.