George Washington Lee
African American civic and political leader from Memphis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Washington Lee (January 4, 1894 – August 1, 1976) was an African-American soldier, writer, political leader and corporate executive. Born in Heathman, Mississippi in 1894, Lee spent most of his life in Memphis, Tennessee. Lee received numerous citations for his benevolence and civic initiatives.
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Born | January 4, 1894 Heathman, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | August 1, 1976(1976-08-01) (aged 82) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | "Lieutenant Lee of Beale Street" |
Known for | Soldier, author, political leader and corporate executive |
Political party | Republican |
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