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Also Known As Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr.
Born October 18, 1921 • Monroe • North Carolina
Died July 4, 2008 (aged 86) • Raleigh • North Carolina
Title / Office United States Senate (1973-2008), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party

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