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Donald Bruce Fiedler (February 2, 1943 - May 15, 2008) [1] was an American cannabis rights activist. In 1989, he succeeded Jon Gettman as the executive director of NORML. He held that position until 1991 when he was replaced by Richard Cowan. He died at the age of 65 on Thursday May 15, 2008. [2] [3]

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References

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  2. Kotok, C. David (May 16, 2008). "Donald Fiedler was attorney, actor and 'champion of the underdog'". Omaha World-Herald .
  3. "Group says war on drugs should exclude marijuana". Sun Journal . Associated Press. September 11, 1989. p. 7. Retrieved 2011-06-03.