"Freedom. And Justice. If you have those two, it covers everything. You must stick to those principles and have the courage of your convictions."
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Ian Smith was a prominent political figure and the last Prime Minister of Rhodesia, serving from 1964 to 1979. Born on April 8, 1919, in Selukwe, Southern Rhodesia, Smith led a controversial government during a tumultuous period marked by racial tensions and a push for independence from British colonial rule. His declaration of independence in 1965 sparked international condemnation and economic sanctions. Despite his polarizing legacy, Smith remains a complex figure in African history, symbolizing the struggles of colonial legacy and the fight for self-determination.
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"Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it."
Ian Smith