Musician Dictionary

Howard Zinn

American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker (1922–2010)

DescriptionAmerican historian, playwright, and socialist thinker (1922–2010)
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Born1922-08-24
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BirthplaceBrooklyn Brooklyn
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Died2010-01-27
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Place of deathSanta Monica Santa Monica
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AreaUnited States
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CountryUS
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CitizenshipUnited States
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Occupationpolitical scientist labor historian university teacher historian peace activist journalist writer playwright human rights defender film director
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Record labelsAlternative Tentacles
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Awardshonorary degree from Spelman College Thomas Merton Award Eugene V. Debs Award
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