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Also Known As	Fannie Coralie Perkins
Born	April 10, 1880 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died	May 14, 1965 (aged 85) • New York City • New York
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party
Role In	Fair Labor Standards Act

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