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Just as Dr. King was a disciple of Gandhi and Christ, we must now be Dr. King's disciples. Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity. I only hope that we are worthy of his challenge.

Cesar Chavez

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Cesar Chavez
Age: 66 †
Born: 1927
Born: March 31
Died: 1993
Died: April 23
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