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“As in all his subsequent dealings with France, Ho Chi Minh's demands were a model of modesty.”

Quote by Wilfred Burchett

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Wilfred Burchett

Wilfred Burchett, born on September 16, 1911, and died on September 27, 1983, was a renowned war correspondent known for his coverage of major historical events during World War II and the Korean War. more

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