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322 Notable deaths
in Washington, D.C.
James Forman
American civil rights leader (1928–2005).
Born October 4th, 1928 in Chicago. [ref]
Died January 10th, 2005 at 76 years old in Washington, D.C. (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Harold L. Ickes
American politician (1874-1952).
Born March 15th, 1874 in Frankstown Township. [ref]
Died February 3rd, 1952 at 77 years old in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Mal Whitfield
American middle-distance runner and sprinter.
Born October 11th, 1924 in Bay City.
Died November 19th, 2015 at 91 years old in Washington, D.C. (heart failure). [ref]
Eric Sevareid
American journalist (1912–1992).
Born November 26th, 1912 in Velva.
Died July 9th, 1992 at 79 years old in Washington, D.C. (stomach cancer).
Anna J. Cooper
African-american author, educator, speaker and scholar.
Born August 10th, 1858 in Raleigh.
Died February 27th, 1964 at 105 years old in Washington, D.C..
Orlando Letelier
Chilean economist and diplomat (1932-1976).
Born April 13th, 1932 in Temuco.
Died September 21st, 1976 at 44 years old in Washington, D.C. (car bombing).
James Clark McReynolds
United states federal judge and supreme court justice (1862-1946).
Born February 3rd, 1862 in Elkton.
Died August 24th, 1946 at 84 years old in Washington, D.C..
Frank Knox
47th secretary of the navy of the united states (1874-1944).
Born January 1st, 1874 in Boston.
Died April 28th, 1944 at 70 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction).
Charles H. Percy
American businessman and u.s. senator (1919–2011).
Born September 27th, 1919 in Pensacola.
Died September 17th, 2011 at 91 years old in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
George Dern
American politician (1872-1936).
Born September 8th, 1872 in Dodge County.
Died August 27th, 1936 at 63 years old in Washington, D.C..
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