In this episode of Curry Café, guest Robert O’Sullivan explores Dag Hammarskjöld’s remarkable legacy as the United Nations’ second Secretary-General. Hammarskjöld’s aristocratic Swedish upbringing instilled in him a sense of selfless service and belief in equality. Deeply influenced by Albert Schweitzer’s reverence for life, Hammarskjöld championed newly independent nations, often clashing with colonial powers during crises like the Suez and Congo. His mysterious 1961 death in a plane crash, widely suspected to be an assassination, underscored his courageous advocacy against powerful interests. Posthumously, his spiritual reflections in the book Markings revealed a profound faith, humility, and commitment to justice, affirming his reputation as a leader with enduring global impact.

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