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“I was raised to believe that everybody has a responsibility to their community and I use the word very loosely. It's a big community. If I get recognized in the middle of the Sinai Desert I have a big community.”

Quote by Mary Travers

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Mary Travers was an American singer-songwriter known for her role in the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. Her musical career was marked by advocacy for civil rights, peace, and social justice. Born on November 9, 1936, she passed away on September 16, 2009. more

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