First Zionist Congress
1897 event in Basel, Switzerland
First Zionist Congress
The First Zionist Congress was the inaugural congress of the Zionist Organization (ZO) held in the Stadtcasino Basel in the city of Basel on August 29–31, 1897. Two hundred and eight delegates from 17 countries and 26 press correspondents attended the event. It was convened and chaired by Theodor Herzl, the founder of the modern Zionism movement. The Congress formulated a Zionist platform, known as the Basel Program, and founded the Zionist Organization. The conference was covered by the international press, making a significant impression.
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