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The Man Who Coined 'Genocide' Spent His Life Trying To Stop It

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Raphael Lemkin is the Polish lawyer and linguist who coined the term "genocide" — and dedicated his life to making genocide recognized as a crime. (Courtesy of Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York)
Raphael Lemkin is the Polish lawyer and linguist who coined the term "genocide" — and dedicated his life to making genocide recognized as a crime. (Courtesy of Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York)

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