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Born	February 24, 1928 • Saint Louis • Missouri
Died	July 31, 1989 (aged 61) • New York
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party • Socialist Party
Notable Works	“The Other America”
Subjects Of Study	poverty
Role In	Catholic Worker Movement • War on Poverty

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