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The past century has seen great advances in civil rights as various groups of people have secured the right to vote or to marry. In the U.S. and around the world, the struggle for equality continues. This memorial site was created to remember and honor those who have dedicated their lives to achieving equal rights for all.
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Leonard Helfgott Obituary (bellinghamherald)
Leonard Helfgott

Civil Rights Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Leonard Helfgott

Leonard (Lenny) Michael Helfgott November 7, 1937 - April 8, 2021 Bellingham, Washington - Leonard (Lenny) Michael Helfgott, age 83, died in his home on April 8, 2021 with his wife, three children, and eldest grandchildren by his side following a nine-year struggle with bladder cancer. Lenny was born in 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to Anna Helfgott (Altshul) and Isidore (Isser) Helfgott. After attending public schools in Baltimore, Lenny enrolled at the University of Maryland, earning a...
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