Fannie Lou Hamer: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Fannie Lou Townsend |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1917 • Mississippi |
| Died | March 14, 1977 (aged 59) • Mississippi |
| Founder | Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party |
| Political Affiliation | Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025) |
| Role In | American civil rights movement |
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