John Curtin was an Australian politician who served as the 14th Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945. He was the leader of the Australian Labor Party and is remembered for his leadership during World War II. Curtin's government played a crucial role in strengthening Australia's ties with the United States and the United Kingdom, and he is widely regarded as one of Australia's most influential prime ministers. His leadership and policies helped to shape Australia's role in the war and its post-war development.