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Also Known As Henry Agard Wallace
Born October 7, 1888 • Iowa
Died November 18, 1965 (aged 77) • Danbury • Connecticut • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1941-1945), United States
Founder Progressive Party
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Progressive Party
Role In New Deal • United States presidential election of 1940 • United States presidential election of 1944 • United States presidential election of 1948

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