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Born | February 24, 1928 • Saint Louis • Missouri |
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Died | July 31, 1989 (aged 61) • New York |
Political Affiliation | Democratic Party • Socialist Party |
Notable Works | “The Other America” |
Subjects Of Study | poverty |
Role In | Catholic Worker Movement • War on Poverty |
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