Party Leader1950
Appointed Party Leader of the United Paerty
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Historical person
Jacobus Gideon Nel Strauss Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jacobus Gideon Nel Strauss, based on 4 World History Database records associated with South Africa.
4 records1950–19534 events0 places
Chronological biography
1950
1953
Election1953
In the 1953 election the United Party under Strauss lost seven seats, while their opponents the National Party gained twenty-five more seats and a majority in Parliament. Following the election, the United Party suffered two splits, creating the Liberal Party and the Union Federal Party
Liberal Party1953
Following the election, the United Party suffered two splits, creating the Liberal Party and the Union Federal Party
Union Federal Party1953
Following the election, the United Party suffered two splits, creating the Liberal Party and the Union Federal Party
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