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Historical Figures in Activism

Images of notable historical leaders known for political activism. The mood is serious, often portraying themes of struggle and change.

Photograph of Ngo Dinh Diem (1901-1963) first president of South Vietnam. Dated 1962
Photograph of Ngo Dinh Diem (1901-1963) first president of South Vietnam. Dated 1962
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"I didn't need that. Anything that bites me dies," said Two-Ton Tony Galento after being vaccinated today.Galento, former contender for world boxing honours and now a wrestler arrived in Sydney today from the United States by Qantas jet. June 26, 1951.
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Churchman Kings of Speed Series cigarette card depicting Prince Birabongse Bhanudej Bhanubandh (1914-1985), better known as Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) or by his nom de course B. Bira, was the first and remains the only Thai to drive in Formula One. Dated 20th Century
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On Holiday - Lieut.-Col. Teja Singh Uberoi, retired from the Indian Medical Service, was one of the colorful passengers on the Strathmore, which reached Sydney today. From Bombay, he is on a holiday visit. March 9, 1950.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passport photos IV. Indonesian or Indian young man in civilian. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Ricardo "Richard" Leyva Munoz Ramirez (1960 - June 7, 2013), dubbed the Valley Intruder, as his attacks were first clustered in the San Gabriel Valley, and the Night Stalker, was an American serial killer, serial rapist, kidnapper, child abuser, and burglar, convicted in 1989.
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KAI LUO in HOLY GHOST CONVERSATION (2024), directed by KAI LUO.
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In 1926, Young Companion Pictorial (Liang You, literally 'good friend') was established in Shanghai as the first colored variety magazine. During the 1920s and 30s, when printed news was rare and precious, Companion was already a pioneer in providing pictorial reports to the public. It quickly became the publication that chronicled and provoked Chinas passion for decades to come. Throughout the epic of war and peace, readers could see and read from Companion the faces and thoughts of influential politicians such as Sun Zhongshan (Sun Yat-sen), Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek), Feng Yuxiang, Zhang Xueliang, Mao Zedong, Zhu De and Zhou Enlai. Influential thinkers and writers such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Yu Dafu and Lin Yutang all contributed their works to Companion. In addition, Companion published a series of autobiographies, written exclusively for its readers by the celebrities themselves. They inspired many Chinese not only with their successful stories but also their wisdom and attitude
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