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If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China.

Chiang Kai-shek

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Chiang Kai-shek
Age: 87 †
Born: 1887
Born: October 31
Died: 1975
Died: April 5
Former President Of The Republic Of China
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Jiang Jieshi
Jiang Zhongzheng
Chiang Chieh-shish
Chiang Chung-cheng
Chiang Chi-chi'ing
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