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Also Known As Fred Roy Harris
Born November 13, 1930 • Oklahoma
Died November 23, 2023 (aged 93) • Albuquerque • New Mexico
Title / Office United States Senate (1964-1973), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
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