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It is not only war that can stop war but men of goodwill, conscious of their mission can deal with such deadly enemy.
Haile Selassie
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Haile Selassie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1892
Born: July 23
Died: 1975
Died: August 26
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Haile Selassie
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