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{{Quote|When your country is dirty and lacks lasting peace, it cannot achieve its cleanliness and its unity other than by washing it with your blood.|Marien Ngouabi}} | {{Quote|When your country is dirty and lacks lasting peace, it cannot achieve its cleanliness and its unity other than by washing it with your blood.|Marien Ngouabi}} | ||
'''Marien Ngouabi''' (December 31, 1938 - March 18, 1977) was the President of the People's Republic of the Congo from January 1, 1969, to March 18, 1977. He presided over a one-party state under the banner of the [[Congolese Party of Labour]]. He was suceeded by [[ | '''Marien Ngouabi''' (December 31, 1938 - March 18, 1977) was the President of the People's Republic of the Congo from January 1, 1969, to March 18, 1977. He presided over a one-party state under the banner of the [[Congolese Party of Labour]]. He was suceeded by [[Denis Sassou Nguesso]]. | ||
== Life and career == | == Life and career == | ||