These are just a few examples of the many political leaders who have changed the world, their legacies continue to inspire us today.
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A champion of non-violent resistance, Gandhi led India's fight for independence from British rule.
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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.
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A Baptist minister and social activist, King played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement.
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The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln led the country through its Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
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The first president of the United States, Washington led the Continental Army to victory in, securing independence from Great Britain.
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The founder of the Achaemenid Empire, Cyrus the Great is considered one of history's most benevolent rulers.
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England experienced a period of relative peace and prosperity known as the Elizabethan Era, She oversaw a golden age of exploration and cultural flourishing.