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John Vorster
John Vorster , original name Balthazar Johannes Vorster; also known as B.J. Vorster (born Dec. 13, 1915, Jamestown, Union of South Africa—died Sept. 10, 1983, Cape Town), far right Nationalist politician who served as prime minister (1966–78) and president (1978–79) of South Africa. He was forced
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Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson isobserved for the first tim
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Brown, Wesley (1927-2012)
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26
1920
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