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“My nostrils dilate while savoring the acrid odor of gunpowder and blood… Crazy with fury I will stain my rifle red while slaughtering any surrendered enemy that falls in my hands! With the deaths of my enemies I prepare my being for the sacred fight and join the triumphant proletariat with a bestial howl!”

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Che Guevara, full name Ernesto Che Guevara, was an Argentine-born Cuban revolutionary, politician, military leader, writer, and physician. He played a significant role in the Cuban Revolution and became one of the iconic figures of the revolution. Guevara is known for his steadfast communist beliefs and revolutionary spirit, and his image and quotes have inspired countless revolutionaries and idealists. more

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