Charlotte Anita Whitney: Quick Facts

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Born	July 7, 1867 • San Francisco • California
Died	February 4, 1955 (aged 87) • San Francisco • California
Founder	Communist Party of the United States of America
Political Affiliation	Communist Party of the United States of America • Socialist Party of America

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