Ian Smith and Bram Fischer -- memories of an old fart

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	Ian Smith and Bram Fischer -- memories of an old fart

hayesstw

11-22-2007 12:19 AM

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politics, south africa, rhodesia, zimbabwe, obituaries, udi, ian smith, bram fiascher

hayesstw says:

The death of Ian Smith calls a memorable day when he issued his UDI, and Bram Fischer, after several months on the run, was rearrested.

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