"Garry Davis, a former Broadway actor and WWII bomber pilot, renounced his American citizenship in 1948, declaring himself a 'citizen of the world' and becoming stateless."
"Davis founded the World Government of World Citizens, issuing passports in seven languages, which have been used by refugees and travelers alike, despite leading to numerous detentions."
"The organization Davis founded has issued roughly a million passports and continues to provide legal advocacy for refugees and stateless individuals worldwide."
Passports confer significant power based on nationality, with billions lacking meaningful access to the world. Garry Davis renounced his citizenship in 1948 to become a 'citizen of the world,' founding the World Government of World Citizens and issuing his own passports. These passports have aided many, including refugees, but have also led to detentions. Davis was imprisoned multiple times and his organization continues to advocate for stateless individuals, having issued around a million passports since its inception.
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