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Adam Clayton Powell Jr.: The Angry Voice of Harlem
Adam fought the battle of Tammany and the votes came tumbling in
November
1
1959
DAN WAKEFIELD
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.: The Angry Voice of Harlem
DAN WAKEFIELD
November
1
1959
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POLITICS
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.: The Angry Voice of Harlem
Adam fought the battle of Tammany and the votes came tumbling in
November
1
1959
DAN WAKEFIELD
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