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# Frank Marshall Davis

(1905–1987)   Journalist   United States

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Frank Marshall Davis was a journalist from the United States, best known for *The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology*.

## Quick Facts About Frank Marshall Davis

Born December 31, 1905

Died July 26, 1987

Nationality United States

Profession Journalist

Notable works The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology

## About Frank Marshall Davis

Frank Marshall Davis was an American writer, poet, political and labor activist and businessman.

##  Quotes by Frank Marshall Davis

> [Night is a curious child, wandering Between earth and sky, creeping In windows and doors, daubing The entire neighborhood With purple paint.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-marshall-davis/night-is-a-curious-child-wandering-between-earth-and-sky-creeping-in/)

Frank Marshall Davis

[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

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> [I admire Russia for wiping out an economic system which permitted a handful of rich to exploit and beat gold from the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-marshall-davis/i-admire-russia-for-wiping-out-an-economic-system-which-permitted-a/)

Frank Marshall Davis

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> [Robert Whitmore died of apoplexy when a stranger from Georgia mistook him for a former Macon waiter.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-marshall-davis/robert-whitmore-died-of-apoplexy-when-a-stranger-from-georgia-mistook/)

Frank Marshall Davis

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> [Ideas rise with new mornings but never die.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/frank-marshall-davis/ideas-rise-with-new-mornings-but-never-die/)

Frank Marshall Davis

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