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March 24, 1912

Dorothy Height Born

Dorothy Height, civil rights and women's rights leader, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

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April 20, 2010

Dorothy Irene Height Dies

Dorothy Height, civil rights and women's rights leader, died at age 98 in Washington, D.C.

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June 18, 2004

Dorothy Height Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dorothy Height received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton.

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