Political Leaders Who Changed the World

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These are just a few examples of  the many political leaders who have changed the world, their legacies continue to inspire us today.

1

Mahatma Gandhi

A champion of non-violent resistance, Gandhi led India's fight for independence from British rule.

2

Nelson Mandela

An anti-apartheid revolutionary, Mandela spent 27 years in prison  for his activism. Upon his release,  he became the first Black president  of South Africa.

3

Martin Luther King Jr.

A Baptist minister and social activist, King played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement.

4

Abraham Lincoln

The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln led the country through its Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

5

George Washington

The first president of the United States, Washington led the Continental Army to victory in, securing independence from Great Britain.

6

Cyrus the Great

The founder of the Achaemenid Empire, Cyrus the Great is considered one of history's  most benevolent rulers.

7

Queen Elizabeth I

England experienced a period of relative peace and prosperity known as the Elizabethan Era, She oversaw a golden age of exploration and  cultural flourishing.