John Preston Davis (January 19, 1905 – September 11, 1973) was an American journalist, lawyer and activist intellectual, who became prominent for his work with the Joint Committee on National Recovery (JCNR). In 1935 he co-founded the National Negro Congress, an organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans during the Great Depression.
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19 January 1905 Washington, D.C., USA
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Died |
11 September 1973 (aged 68)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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