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Gandhi is famous for leading giant peaceful walks called marches to stand up against unfair rules! His most famous walk was all the way to the ocean to pick up a little bit of salt as a way to say “no” to bad laws. He never used fighting or mean words, only peace and love. He helped India become a free country that could make its own rules!

• Gandhi always wore simple white clothes that he spun himself on a spinning wheel!
• He lived a very quiet life, eating plain food and spending time praying.
• He loved goats and even brought one with him on a big trip across the ocean.
• People all around the world still remember Gandhi as one of the most peaceful leaders ever!