Even in democracies, there are often politicians who are greater than the normal run of the mill. Some such as Winston Churchill are recalled for one specific moment in time, on which their colossus status is secured. Others such as Margaret Thatcher and Indira Ghandi, are recalled for their sheer ability to win elections, and provoked as much controversy after they died, as they did when they were alive.
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| Mr Lee's State Funeral With Vast Crowds |
One politician managed to span both role of national icon and
controversial elected leader .... The great Kuan ....
