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Karen Silkwood

Karen worked in a big lab. She wanted to keep people safe. She found things that were not right. Karen told others about these problems. She was very brave. Do you want to be brave like Karen?

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Karim Khan Zand

Long ago, a man named Karim Khan ruled. He helped his land find peace. He built many new things. His people felt safe and happy. He was a kind leader. Do you like to build things?

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Karl Dönitz

Karl Dönitz was a leader in the navy. He led boats under the sea. He worked for a group called the Nazis. This was a very hard and sad time. Many people were hurt during the war. Can you imagine being under the sea?

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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

A man named Karl lived long ago. He was a brave writer. He spoke up for people. He wanted things to be fair. He helped many others feel proud. Do you want to learn more?

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Karl Kautsky

Karl was a man who loved books. He wrote many books about people. He wanted to help workers live better lives. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to read books?

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Karl Liebknecht

Karl was a leader in Germany. He wanted things to be fair. He spoke up for many people. He did not like war. This was very important to him. Do you like to help others?

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Karl Mannheim

Karl Mannheim was a smart man. He studied how people think. He lived in many places. He moved to find a new home. His work helps us learn. Do you like to learn new things?

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Karl Polanyi

Karl was a man who studied money. He lived in many places. He wrote big books about how people trade. His ideas help us understand our world. He wanted things to be fair for all. Do you like to learn about history?

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Karl Renner

Karl Renner was a leader. He helped make a new country. He helped many people work. He worked hard for his land. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?

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Karl Rove

Karl Rove helps people win elections. He works for a big group. He worked for a man named George W. Bush. This job was very big. He helped many leaders win. Do you like to help your friends win?

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

KIT is a big school in Germany. It helps people learn and find new things. It was made by joining two groups. It is a place for smart work. Do you like to learn new things?

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Kashmir conflict

Many countries want to own Kashmir. It is a large piece of land. Different groups have fought over it for a long time. This matters to many people living there. We hope for peace. Do you know where Kashmir is?

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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is a leader. He helps a place called Kazakhstan. He has worked in many big jobs. He even worked for the United Nations. He works to help his country. Do you like to help others?

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Kate Sheppard

Kate Sheppard was a brave leader. She lived in New Zealand. She wanted women to vote. She asked many people to sign her list. This helped women get the right to vote. It was a big win. Do you like to help others?

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Katsu Kaishū

A man named Katsu lived long ago. He helped lead ships in Japan. He learned many new things from far away. This helped his country change. He worked hard to keep peace. Can you imagine sailing a big ship?

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Katsura Tarō

Katsura Tarō was a leader in Japan. He helped lead the country many times. He also worked as a soldier. He lived a long time ago. His work changed how Japan grew. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Kaysone Phomvihane

Kaysone Phomvihane was a leader. He helped lead the land of Laos. He was a very strong leader. Many people remember him today. You can see his museum. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Kazuo Taoka

Long ago, a man lived in Japan. He led a very large group. He was a leader of many people. His group grew very big. He changed how they worked. It was a hard life. Do you like stories about leaders?

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Keio University

Keio is a big school in Japan. It started a long time ago. A man named Fukuzawa Yukichi began it. Now, many people go there to learn. It helps students find new ideas. Do you like to learn new things?

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Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer is a leader. He works in the United Kingdom. He helps run the country. This job is very big. He was a lawyer before. It is a busy life. Do you like to help people?

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Keith Holyoake

Keith Holyoake was a leader in New Zealand. He worked on a farm as a boy. Then he helped lead his country. He was a prime minister for a long time. He even helped build a new town. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Kemal Reis

Kemal Reis was a sea leader. He led big ships on the water. He helped many people find new homes. He was a very brave man. Do you like the sea?

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Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Kenesaw Landis was a judge. He helped make baseball fair. He worked very hard to fix the game. He was a leader for many years. Do you like baseball?

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Kennedy Simmonds

Kennedy Simmonds was a great leader. He helped his islands grow. He was a doctor first. Then he led his people. He is a hero to them. We can learn from him. Do you like stories about heroes?

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Kenneth Arrow

Kenneth Arrow was a smart man. He studied math and money. He won a very big prize. His work helps us make choices. We can learn a lot from him. Do you like math?

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Kenneth Dover

Kenneth Dover loved old stories. He studied how people talked long ago. He was a great teacher. He also loved to watch birds. He learned many things about the past. Do you like to learn about old times?

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Ken Starr

Ken Starr was a lawyer. He worked for the law. He looked into things that were not right. This work was very hard. It helped people learn the truth. Do you like to learn new things?

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Keōpūolani

Keōpuōlani was a queen. She lived in Hawaii. She was a very kind leader. She helped make new rules for her people. People loved her very much. Do you know any queens?

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Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd was a leader in Australia. He helped many people. He worked hard to lead his country. He also helps other nations now. He is a very busy man. Do you want to learn more?

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Keynesian economics

Some people study how we spend money. They want to help everyone find jobs. A man named Keynes had big ideas. He said the government can help too. This helps when things are hard. It makes life better for us. Can you…

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Kgalema Motlanthe

Kgalema Motlanthe was a leader. He helped his country, South Africa. Long ago, things were not fair. He worked hard to make things better. He even served as president. Do you like to help people?

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KGB

Long ago, there was a group called the KGB. They worked for a big country. They kept secrets and watched many people. This was a very serious job. It helped their leaders stay in power. Do you want to learn more?

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Khadija Ismayilova

Khadija is a brave writer. She works for the radio. She tells true stories about her home. Sometimes, people tried to stop her. They were not kind to her. But she stayed very strong. Do you like to tell stories?

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Khafre

Long ago, a king lived in Egypt. His name was Khafre. He built a very big pyramid. He may have built the Great Sphinx too. This king was very important to his people. Do you like big stone buildings?

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Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia was a leader. She helped lead her country, Bangladesh. She was a very strong woman. She worked hard for her people. She led a big group of people. Do you like to help others?

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Khalid of Saudi Arabia

Khalid was a king. He lived in a place called Saudi Arabia. He helped his country grow. He built many new schools. He helped people get more food. He was a kind leader. Do you like to learn about kings?

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

A man named Khalid Sheikh Mohammed did bad things. He helped plan a very sad day in the U.S. He worked with a group that wanted to hurt people. Many people were upset by his choices. We remember this part of history.…

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Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Khalifa was a leader. He helped his country grow. He helped build new schools. He also helped build big buildings. He was a kind leader. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Khalifa Haftar

Khalifa Haftar is a leader in Libya. He leads a large army. He has been a leader for many years. He helps run the eastern part of his land. He has many jobs in the army. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Khalistan movement

Some people want a new home. They call this place Khalistan. It would be in a place called Punjab. Many Sikhs live there. This idea started a long time ago. Do you want to learn more?

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Khertek Anchimaa-Toka

A woman named Khertek was a leader. She lived in a place called Tuva. She was the first woman to lead a country. She helped many people learn to read. This was a big deal for her people. Do you like to read books?

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Khorloogiin Choibalsan

Choibalsan was a leader in Mongolia. He helped start a new group. He worked with many people. Long ago, things were very hard for many. He was a powerful man. Do you want to learn more?

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Khwaja Nazimuddin

Nazimuddin was a leader. He helped lead a new land. He worked hard to help people. He also helped make laws. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?

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Kibbutz

A kibbutz is a special place. People live and work there together. They often grow food on farms. This helps them stay strong. It is a way to help each other. Do you like to help your friends?

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Kido Takayoshi

A man named Kido lived long ago. He helped lead Japan. He worked to make new rules. He wanted things to be fair for all. He was a great leader. Do you like to help others?

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Kimberlé Crenshaw

Kimberlé is a smart teacher. She helps people be fair to each other. She talks about how many things can be hard at once. This helps us see everyone. Her work is very good. Do you want to learn more?

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Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae-jung was a leader in South Korea. He worked hard for his people. He helped make things fair for everyone. He even won a big peace prize. He was a very brave man. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il portraits

People in North Korea hang pictures of their leaders. These pictures are in many homes. They are in schools too. People must keep the pictures clean. They hang them high on the wall. Do you have pictures on your wall?

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