Haile Selassie I (1892-1975) was Ethiopia\'s 225th and last emperor, ruling from 1930 to 1974. He played a significant role in:
*International Relations*
1. *League of Nations*: Advocated for collective security against fascist Italy\'s invasion (1935).
2. *United Nations*: Helped establish the UN and advocated for African independence.
3. *Pan-Africanism*: Supported African unity and liberation movements.
*Domestic Policy*
1. *Modernization*: Introduced Western-style education, infrastructure and healthcare.
2. *Constitutional reform*: Established a constitutional monarchy (1931).
3. *Land reform*: Attempted to redistribute land from nobility to peasants.
*Notable Events*
1. *Italian occupation* (1936-1941): Haile Selassie led the resistance.
2. *World War II*: Allied with Britain to defeat Italy.
3. *1963 African Unity Summit*: Hosted the inaugural meeting.
*Legacy*
1. *National hero*: Symbol of Ethiopian independence.
2. *International statesman*: Respected for diplomacy and advocacy.
3. *Rastafarian movement*: Considered a messianic figure by some.
*Quotes*
1. \"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.\"
2. \"We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook.\"
*Literary Works*
1. *\"My Life and Ethiopia\'s Progress\"* (1973): Autobiography.
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