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Elpidio Quirino: Quick Facts

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Born November 16, 1890 • Philippines • (Birthday in 3 days)
Died February 28, 1956 (aged 65) • Quezon City • Philippines
Title / Office president (1948-1953), Philippines

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President Franklin Roosevelt sits at a desk signing the Philippine Commonwealth and Independence Act, surrounded by six men including Manuel Quezon and Elpidio Quirino.
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