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“The task for me is to not only comprehend the world, but to change the world. I would like to see a world where America lives up to its ideals, and resolves the contradiction between reality and principles.”

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Ronald Takaki
Ronald Takaki

Ronald Takaki was a distinguished American historian whose research focused on the history of Asian Americans. Born on April 12, 1939, in San Francisco, California, and passing away on May 26, 2009, Takaki's career was dedicated to exploring the experiences and contributions of Asian Americans in the United States. more

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