SMITH

Ian Smith (1919 - ) Rhodesian (Zimbabwe) politician. As a member of the white supremacist Rhodesian Front party, he became prime minister (1964) and in 1965 declared Rhodesia independent from Britain. He maintained minority white rule until the election of a black prime minister in 1979. —SHSBC Binder 33 Approved Glossary

Ian Smith (1919 -) prime minister of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from 1964 to 1979. Smith was prime minister during the period LRH was visiting Rhodesia to investigate the ability of a single individual to single-handedly assist a small country to overcome its problems. I wouldn't mention any names-Bolkey down in Victoria; Smith, Rhodesia.Ian Smith (1919 -) prime minister of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from 1964 to 1979. I wouldn't mention any names-Bolkey down in Victoria; Smith, Rhodesia. -The Antisocial Personality (25 Aug. 66) Ian Smith (1919 -) prime minister of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from 1964 to 1979. I wouldn't mention any names-Bolkey down in Victoria; Smith, Rhodesia.Ian Smith (1919 - ) Rhodesian (Zimbabwe) politician. As a member of the white supremacist Rhodesian Front party, he became prime minister (1964) and in 1965 declared Rhodesia independent from Britain. He maintained minority white rule until the election of a black prime minister in 1979.Ian Smith (1919 - ), Rhodesian (Zimbabwe) politician. As a member of the white supremacist Rhodesian Front party, he became prime minister (1964) and in 1965 declared Rhodesia independent from Britain. He maintained minority white rule until the election of a black prime minister in 1979.