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Also Known As	Hattie Ophelia Wyatt • Hattie Ophelia Caraway
Born	February 1, 1878 • Tennessee
Died	December 21, 1950 (aged 72) • Falls Church • Virginia
Title / Office	United States Senate (1931-1945), United States
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party

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