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President-elect Barack Obama highlighted the life of black voter Ann Nixon Cooper in his acceptance speech. He cited that, while 106 years old, Cooper believes in the promise of America and waited in line in Atlanta to cast her vote.
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Fast Facts
- 106 years old
- A former community leader in Atlanta
- Voted for Barack Obama
- Referenced in Barack Obama's acceptance speech
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Secret to Longevity
Though one of the oldest people in the United States, Cooper says she does not know the secret to longevity. According to an interview with CNN, Cooper says she's a "happy" and "giggling" person. In her spare time, she watches The Price is Right and The Oprah Winfrey Show.CNN.com: 106-year-old voter shares hopes, secrets -
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#Nov4 I remember being so moved by Obama's Speech. Especially the story of Ann Nixon Cooper. Yes We Can!
@mikesweetness | November 04, 2009 04:36 PM
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