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Also Known As Denton Arthur Cooley
Born August 22, 1920 • Houston • Texas
Died November 18, 2016 (aged 96) • Houston • Texas • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1984)
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