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“I am very proud of the fact that I led the arts contingent on the civil rights march in the summer of '63. In many ways, I think it was the high-water mark of the civil rights movement.”

Quote by Charlton Heston

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Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was an American actor renowned for his performances in films. Born on October 4, 1923, he passed away on April 5, 2008. Heston starred in numerous films, including 'The Ten Commandments', 'Cleopatra', and the 'Star Wars' series, winning multiple awards, including an Academy Award. more

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