Thaddeus Stevens: Quick Facts

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Born	April 4, 1792 • Vermont
Died	August 11, 1868 (aged 76) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office	House of Representatives (1859-1868), United States • House of Representatives (1849-1853), United States
Political Affiliation	Radical Republican • Republican Party • Whig Party

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