The remarkable progress which has been made in a comparatively short time is all the more extraordinary when we consider the fact that it was achieved in the face of tremendous obstacles. Each of these 5 years have been full of historic and dramatic events. The nation almost from the outset shared its newly won freedom and limited economic resources with hundreds of thousands of refugees. The people demonstrated their willingness to endure conditions which necessitated rigid austerity. and sacrifices. Through this display of courage and fortitude the State of Israel has come a remarkably long way within this brief period of time.
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