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       Alex Haley, Author Info, Published Books, Bio, Photo, Video, and More


 

 Alexander Murray Palmer Haley was born on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca New York.

descendent of African slaves, Haley began writing during a 

20-year US Coast Guard career. He became a journalist, and earned national 

attention 

Alex Haley - Wikipedia

for The Autobiography of Malcolm XHis biggest success was 1976's Roots

Pulitzer Prize-winning history of his ancestors beginning with their enslavement.

 A television adaptation became one of the most-watched programs in America, spurring interest in genealogy.

He died in February 10, 1992.

Roots: The Saga of an American Family - Wikipedia


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