Wael Ghonim on the Egyptian Revolution

Wael Ghonim (@Ghonim) embodies Egyptian youth. As protests calling for the removal of Hosni Mubarak and his regime heated up, the Google executive facilitated a peaceful revolution over Facebook and Twitter, motivating thousands to unite on the streets of Cairo. Protesters endured weeks of violence at Mubarak's hand, but eventually the longtime dictator was ousted.

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