Press release from Rep. Tom Lantos, California 12th Congressional District, on the 25th anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre and Ryan's assassination
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- What does it mean?
- This press release commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre and Congressman Ryan's assassination.
- In plain terms
- The text honors the memory of a tragic event and the politician who died during it.
- What can you take from it?
- Remembering historical tragedies helps honor those who sacrificed themselves.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we memorialize political figures who die in the line of duty?
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The text does not provide details on the event itself, only the commemoration.
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