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Sliwa, Curtis

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Sliwa, Curtis (c. 1954- )

US social activist. He organized the Guardian Angels in 1979 (originally known as the Rock Brigade, and then the Magnificent Thirteen). At first the Guardian Angels simply wanted to protect subway passengers in New York, but the organization spread to many other cities (eventually to foreign countries) and broadened its goals to protecting people in various public areas. He was born in New York City.


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