Haile Selassie
Britishnoun
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Marley’s original — the lyrics are drawn from a speech given by the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie before the United Nations General Assembly in 1963 — moves with a sly breeze.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
When Haile Selassie visited Jamaica in 1966, he was greeted by adoring crowds, and some Rastafari insisted miracles and other mystical occurrences took place during his visit to the island.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
His parents, members of the St. Thomas Christian community of Kerala, were hired by Emperor Haile Selassie to teach in Ethiopia, where Verghese was raised.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2023
A year later he was on the scene as the body of former Emperor Haile Selassie was exhumed from its burial place under a toilet in his former palace.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2022
He suggested I seek the favor of Emperor Haile Selassie and promised to arrange an introduction.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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