Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
was a vicious leader
who experienced
both ups and downs
during her 11 years as
Britain's first and only
female Prime Minister.
She was nicknamed
the 'Iron Lady' by the
Soviets – an intended
insult that she wore
with pride. Margaret
Thatcher had passion,
drive, discipline and
was an exemplary.
She took the emotion
out of business and
will forever be a
memorable figure in
history.
Margaret Thatcher
1950 - Runs
unsuccessfully for
Parliament.
1959 - Wins a
seat in the House
of Commons
by winning the
Conservative seat
in Finchley, in north
London.
1961-1964
- Serves as a
parliamentary
secretary in
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government of
the Ministry of
Edward Heath.
Pensions and
National Insurance.
1969-1970
- Serves as
chief opposition
spokesman on
education.
1970-1974 Secretary of State
for education
and science in
the Conservative
May 4, 1979
- Becomes
prime minister
1975 - Is elected after leading the
Conservatives to
leader of the
Conservative Party. electoral victory.
1976 - In a
speech, she
lashes out against
Communism. This
causes the Soviet
press to nickname
her the 'Iron Lady.'
April 2, 1982 Argentina invades
the Falkland
Islands. Thatcher
immediately
authorizes forces
to recapture the
Falklands. After
a few months of
fighting, Argentine
troops surrender
on June 14, 1982.
June 9, 1983
- Wins re-election
in a landslide
and gains a
parliamentary
majority with just
over 42% of the
vote.
1984 - Escapes
an IRA terrorist
bombing in
Brighton at her
hotel at the annual
Conservative Party
conference.
June 11, 1987
- The Conservative
Party wins its third
general election.
1989 - Thatcher
introduces the
