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Nelle Harper Lee was born
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Lee graduated from Monroe County High School in Monroeville, Alabama
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Lee attended the University of Alabama for a law degree
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Lee wrote for the campus paper "Rammer Jammer"
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Lee became a memeber of Chi Omega
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Lee moved to New York City
In New York she devoted her life to writing -
She wrote "To Kil A Mocking Bird"
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Award winning screenplay "To Kill a Mockingbird"
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"Romandce and High Adventure: was released in Eufalua, AL
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Presidential Medal of Freedom
President George W. Bush presented Harper with the award at a White House Ceremony. he Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States and recognizes individuals who have made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.