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Bernice Silver, 103

New York, NY

 

“I am delighted to vote for the first woman President!”

 

  • Born October 1913 in Brooklyn, NY

  • Grew up on New York’s Lower East Side, one of eight children

  • Worked as a nursery school teacher

  • Is a well-known puppeteer and performer with many awards—and still performing

  • Involved in many folk-music groups

  • Has been a lifelong activist for progressive political and social causes

 

“I am delighted to vote for the first woman President!”

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