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Ruth Johnson Colvin

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American literacy advocate (1916-2024)

United StatesActivistsLived 1916 to 2024 · aged 107
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Ruth Johnson Colvin was an American philanthropist who was the founder of the non-profit organization Literacy Volunteers of America, now called ProLiteracy Worldwide in Syracuse, New York, in 1962. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in December 2006.

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Colvin with Norman C. Francis (center) and Paul Johnson (right) at the White House in December 2006Colvin with Norman C. Francis (center) and Paul Johnson (right) at the White House in December 2006

Awards 2

2006Presidential Medal of Freedom
1993National Women's Hall of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2024 · aged 107
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9 languages

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