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There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children.

Kofi Annan

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Kofi Annan
Age: 80 †
Born: 1938
Born: April 8
Died: 2018
Died: August 18
Diplomat
Economist
Politician
Coomassie
Kofi Atta Annan
Annan
Kofi A. Annan
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Peacemaking
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Sacred
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Respect
Peace
Children

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