Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Corazon Aquino, the 11th President of the Philippines! The first woman to hold that position, Cory bravely rose to leadership with the People Power Revolution, restoring democratic rule in the Philippines after a long dictatorship. An advocate for civil liberties and human rights, Cory became the first Filipino awarded the Prize for Freedom Award. Happy birthday, Cory!

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