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The only way to support a revolution is to make your own.

Abbie Hoffman

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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
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Psychologist
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Worcester
Massachusetts
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