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“I witnessed a lot of violence, and I found myself asking the question: Do you ever use violence to try to bring about political change?”

Quote by Mairead Corrigan

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Mairead Corrigan

Mairead Corrigan, born on January 27, 1944, is an Irish activist known for her peace efforts in the Northern Ireland conflict, particularly for founding the peace group 'Peace People'. more

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