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Also Known As Abbott Hoffman • Barry Freed
Born November 30, 1936 • Worcester • Massachusetts • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died April 12, 1989 (aged 52) • New Hope • Pennsylvania
Founder Youth International Party
Notable Works “Revolution for the Hell of It” • “Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture” • “Steal This Book”
Role In Chicago Seven

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