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Remembering Howard Zinn

As the legendary activist and author discussed in one of his final interviews, he wants to be remembered for "introducing a different way of thinking about the world," and as "somebody who gave people a feeling of hope and power that they didn't have before."

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The Legacy of Howard Zinn

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The legendary activist, author, and historian wanted to be remembered for "introducing a different way of thinking about the world," and as "somebody who gave people a feeling of hope and power that they didn’t have before."

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