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Per Ben-Gurion's request in his will, the hut and everything inside remained intact and open to the public.<ref> |
Per Ben-Gurion's request in his will, the hut and everything inside remained intact and open to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgh.org.il/info/hut/hut-005.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-05-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323072434/http://www.bgh.org.il:80/info/hut/hut-005.htm |archivedate=2013-03-23 |df= }}, Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute</ref> A museum documenting the life and writings of Ben-Gurion was built at the site of the hut and attracts many tourists each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgh.org.il/info/departments/over_seas/welcome.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-05-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811020708/http://www.bgh.org.il/info/departments/over_seas/welcome.htm |archivedate=2013-08-11 |df= }}, Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute Overseas Welcome</ref> A special focus was put on Ben-Gurion's vision to build up and settle the [[Negev]] Desert. |
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Revision as of 14:24, 30 October 2016
Ben-Gurion's Hut (Template:Lang-he, Tzrif Ben Gurion) was the retirement home of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and his wife Paula (Pola) from the years 1953 until Ben-Gurion's death in 1973. The "hut", located on Kibbutz Sde Boker, was preserved exactly as it was left by the Ben-Gurion and now serves as a museum with a visitor's center operated by the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute.
Ben-Gurion's move
In 1952, on a tour of Southern Israel, Ben-Gurion passed by a small community with only a hut and a few tents – Sde Boker. He stopped to greet the founders of the community, who he believed we're doing a great service to the new found State by building up the desert. Later, he sent a letter to the community wishing them luck and confiding in them his "jealousy" of their humble lifestyle.
In 1953, Ben-Gurion and his wife joined the Kibbutz and moved into the hut. His move can be attributed to Ben-Gurion's wish to settle the Negev desert and lead by personal example. Additionally, he wished to disconnect from the pressures of his job and move to a remote part of the desert.
Return to premiership
In 1955, Ben-Gurion was re-elected Prime Minister. Throughout his term which lasted until 1963, Ben-Gurion resided in his home in Sde Boker, and he continued living there until his death in 1973.
Today
Per Ben-Gurion's request in his will, the hut and everything inside remained intact and open to the public.[1] A museum documenting the life and writings of Ben-Gurion was built at the site of the hut and attracts many tourists each year.[2] A special focus was put on Ben-Gurion's vision to build up and settle the Negev Desert.
Notes
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-03-23. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute Overseas Welcome