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Illustration: portrait of Gandhi

The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

In August of 1942, Mohandas Gandhi gave an influential speech urging Indians to stand up for their liberty. Read to learn more about India’s struggle for independence and the historical significance of Gandhi’s speech.

This entry was posted in Hard-Won Liberty and tagged Historic Figures, History on February 1, 2020 by Chandler Gifford.

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