Time Magazine named Joseph Stalin as their "Man of the Year" in 1939 for his role in leading the Soviet Union during World War II.
1. Dictators who killed a lot of people. 2. Winners of the Time Magazine Person of the Year Award (Hitler in 1938 and Stalin in 1939 & 1942)
Joseph Stalin was chosen as Time Magazine's person of the year in both 1939 and 1942. In 1939, he was chosen for his role as General Secretary of the Communist Party and head of the Soviet Union. He had oversight in the signing of the Non-Aggression Pact before Germany's Polish invasion.
Time Magazine's Man of the Year 1939 was Joseph Stalin, Premier of the Soviet Union. Even more surprising to people of subsequent generations, Adolph Hitler was Time's Man of the Year 1938. See the links below for these publications and a list of Time's Man (Person) of the Year list for the 20th century.
Stalin. Darth Vader was never named Time magazine's Man of the Year.
Joseph Stalin was named Time magazine's Man of the Year in 1939 primarily due to his significant impact on global politics and the Soviet Union's rise as a world power. Despite his brutal regime and the widespread repression within the USSR, his leadership played a crucial role in the country's industrialization and military expansion, which were pivotal at the time. Additionally, Stalin's actions and policies were influencing international relations, especially with the threat of fascism in Europe. The selection reflected a complex recognition of his influence rather than an endorsement of his methods.
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