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We must join with the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility.

Paul Robeson

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Paul Robeson
Age: 77 †
Born: 1898
Born: April 9
Died: 1976
Died: January 23
Actor
American Football Player
Basketball Player
Film Actor
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Musician
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Singer
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Princeton
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Paul Leroy Robeson
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World
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