Fred Hampton was an American activist. He came to prominence in Chicago as a deputy chairman of the national Black Panther Party and Chair of the Illinois chapter.
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In 1967, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified Hampton as a radical threat. It tried to subvert his activities in Chicago, sowing disinformation among black progressive groups and placing a counterintelligence operative in the local Panthers organisation.
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In early October, Hampton and his girlfriend Deborah Johnson who was pregnant with their child, rented a four-and-a-half-room apartment at 2337 West Monroe Street to be closer to BPP headquarters.
Fred Hampton Age
How old was Fred Hampton? Fred Hampton was born on August 30, 1948, but died on December 4, 1969, at the age of 21.
Fred Hampton Height
How tall was Fred Hampton? Fred Hampton stood at a moderate height.
Fred Hampton Nationality
Fred Hampton was an American.
Fred Hampton Education
Fred Hampton attended Triton College.


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