A. Philip Randolph: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Asa Philip Randolph
Born April 15, 1889 • Florida
Died May 16, 1979 (aged 90) • New York City • New York
Founder Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters • Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Role In American civil rights movement • Executive Order 8802 • March on Washington

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