He was a nonviolent leader who fought for ending segregation
<span>Provis is kept at the pool in Great Expectations because he is dying anyway. Provis has injured his lungs and also has two broken ribs. He is gravely ill. Pip reads to him and visits him but Provis declines none the less. The trial goes on and Provis is found guilty and sentenced to death. Pip isn't allowed to see him as much but does tell Provis that his child lived and found powerful friends. Pip also tells Provis that he loves her shortly before Provis passes.</span>
<span> the attack was highly publicized in the United states leading to the growth of disapproval of American presence in Vietnam and eventually the withdrawal of American forces.
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