10 Respected World Leaders Who Were Terrible People Before Coming To Power

VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio WRITTEN BY: Ajay Manuel

Heroes and villains are sometimes one and the same... Join us as we examine respected world leaders whose dark pasts might surprise you! Our countdown includes figures who embraced violence, held racist views, and supported oppressive policies before their remarkable transformations into celebrated historical icons. From Nelson Mandela's militant beginnings to Gandhi's racist youth, Churchill's colonial brutality to Malcolm X's criminal past, these leaders underwent profound personal evolutions before shaping history. Despite their flaws, these individuals left lasting legacies that continue to inspire debate. Did their later achievements outweigh their troubling beginnings? Let us know in the comments! read more...

10 Respected World Leaders Who Were Terrible People Before Coming To Power

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