What is his distinction among Dutch Prime Ministers after World War II?
Longest lived
Shortest term
Completed a full term without any internal conflicts
Youngest at time of serving
Answer
After World War II, Dutch Prime Ministers typically served one or two terms and had to deal with conflicts within their coalitions. Drees was the exception, serving for three consecutive terms without any internal conflicts. Drees is often credited with helping to rebuild the Netherlands after the war, and he was also known for his efforts to improve the social welfare system.
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