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Martha Graham: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born May 11, 1894 • Allegheny • Pennsylvania
Died April 1, 1991 (aged 96) • New York City • New York
Founder Martha Graham Dance Company
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1979)

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