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Syngman Rhee (Korean: 이승만, pronounced [iː sʰɯŋ.man], Korean "Rhee Syngman"; April 18, 1875 – July 19, 1965) was a Korean statesman, the first president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and the first president of the Republic of Korea (commonly referred to as South Korea). His three-term presidency of South Korea (August 1948 to April 1960) was strongly affected by Cold War tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Rhee was regarded as an anti-Communist and a strongman, and he led South Korea through the Korean War. His presidency ended in resignation following popular protests against a disputed election. He died in exile in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Syngman Rhee was born on April 18, 1875; his birthday is also stated as March 26, the lunar date, and April 26. Rhee was born in the Hwanghae Province into a rural family of modest means as the only son. Rhee's family traced its lineage back to King Taejong of Joseon. He is a 16th-generation descendant of Grand Prince Yangnyeong. In 1877, Rhee (age 2) and his family moved to Seoul.
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