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Rhodesian PM Ian Smith Dies at 88

Broke from Britain and defended white minority rule for 15 years

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 20, 2007 9:47 PM CST

(Newser) – Ian Smith, the Rhodesian leader who unilaterally declared independence from Britain in 1965 and defended white rule for 15 tumultuous years, died today at 88. Seen as a symbol of African colonial-era racism, Smith was unrepentant during his lifetime, arguing that what is now Zimbabwe... Read full story »

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Rhodesian PM Ian Smith Dies at 88

Broke from Britain and defended white minority rule for 15 years

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