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J. William Fulbright: Quick Facts

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Also Known As James William Fulbright
Born April 9, 1905 • Missouri
Died February 9, 1995 (aged 89) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office United States Senate (1944-1974), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Rhodes scholarship

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