ABSTRACT
Born: February 2, 1915; Cape Town, South Africa Areas of Achievement: Diplomacy, government,
and politics Contribution: Eban was Israel's Permanent Repre-
sentative to the United Nations, Ambassador to the United States, and foreign minister. He played an influential role in the negotiations leading to the creation of the state of Israel and in securing its membership in the United Nations. His diplomatic and oratorical talents, used in the service of Israel, gained for him worldwide recognition.
