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“I joined another circle and the leader gave us a little leaflet in very small print, asking us to read it carefully and then come prepared to ask questions. It was a technical Marxist subject and I did not understand it nor did I know what questions to ask.”

Quote by Agnes Smedley

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Agnes Smedley was a notable American journalist and author who dedicated much of her life to reporting on and advocating for the Chinese Revolution in the early 20th century. Born on February 23, 1892, in Michigan, she passed away on May 6, 1950. Smedley is renowned for her insightful coverage of the Chinese Revolution and her passionate support for labor and women's rights in China. more

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