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1992 - Death of Alex Haley

On February 10, 1992, Alex Haley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, passed away at the age of 70. Haley’s work played a major role in bringing African American genealogy and history into the national spotlight, inspiring millions to explore their heritage.

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