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James Edwin Creighton
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Statue of Liberty in front of the skyline of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.
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Born April 8, 1861 • Pictou • Canada
Died October 8, 1924 (aged 63) • Ithaca • New York
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