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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Che Guevara.

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  • Educator Alex Gendler
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Ernesto Guevara

Travels from Latin America gathered the desires of change and justice of the oppressed peoples. He fought for socialism to replace capitalism. Che was captured and executed clandestinely in Bolivia

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