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StoryCorps Shorts: Leading the Way

Special | 2m 43s  | Video has closed captioning.

John Washington was born blind and with a severe loss of hearing that became more extreme over time. He raised three children with his wife Fannie Ruth, who was also blind and deaf.

Aired: 03/30/20

Rating: NR

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