Wangari Maathai: Kenya's voice of courage

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Wangari Maathai was 25 years old when she felt that she needed to protect Kenya from becoming a desert. From promoting tree-planting under the Green Belt Movement in 1984, Maathai has become one of Pres. Daniel arap Moi's staunchest political critics to change the way that Kenyan leaders rule.

Political activity, Political aspects, Political corruption, Kenya, Tree planting, Maathai, Wangari

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Peggy Fleming: profile in courage

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Former ice skating champion Peggy Fleming recounts her experience with breast cancer which happened exactly 30 years after the Olympics. She details the emotions she felt while coping with the disease and encourages other women to be more attentive to personal health matters.

Care and treatment, Behavior, Breast cancer, Fleming, Peggy, Skaters

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The unstoppable Peggy Siegal

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Press agent Siegal coordinates publicity events that draw famous guests. She organized the party for the premier of the new James Bond film, 'Goldeneye.' She discusses her career and personal life and recounts celebrity anecdotes.

Practice, Biography, Press agents, Siegal, Peggy

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