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I have dashed across continents and oceans as a fugitive and have matched my wits with the police and secret agents seeking to deprive me of one of the greatest blessings man can have-liberty.

Jack Johnson

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Jack Johnson
Age: 68 †
Born: 1878
Born: March 31
Died: 1946
Died: June 10
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