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Also Known As Clarence Leonard Johnson
Born February 27, 1910 • Ishpeming • Michigan • (Birthday in 5 days)
Died December 21, 1990 (aged 80) • Burbank • California
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964)

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