Fred R. Harris
American politician and senator
Born
November 13th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
November 23rd, 2024
0 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. senator from Oklahoma
Advocated for social programs and civil rights
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