Anwar Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 1970 until his assassination in 1981. He is best known for his role in the Yom Kippur War of 1973 and for initiating peace talks with Israel, which led to the historic Camp David Accords in 1978. Sadat's leadership marked a significant shift in Egyptian foreign policy, moving towards a more Western-aligned stance. Sadat was born on December 25, 1918, in Mansoura, Egypt. He joined the military and became involved in politics, eventually rising to power after the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser. His presidency was characterized by economic reforms and a focus on modernization, but it also faced criticism for political repression and economic challenges.