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A. J. Muste, Dutch-American pastor and activist (died 1967)

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A. J. Muste

Dutch-American Christian pacifist and civil rights activist (1885–1967)

Abraham Johannes Muste, usually cited as A. J. Muste, was a Dutch-born American clergyman and political activist. He is best remembered for his work in the labor movement, pacifist movement, antiwar movement, and civil rights movement.
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January 8

Day of the year

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.
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