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Walt Whitman

Born on May 31, 1819

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The 208th anniversary falls on May 31, 2027, in 219 days.

Walter Whitman Jr. (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels.

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