Published 11/5/2008
at L.A. Times - Politics
Gertrude Baines is the world's oldest person of African descent. She cast her ballot at a convalescent facility near USC.
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Gertrude Baines' 114-year-old fingers wrapped lightly over the ballpoint pen as she bubbled in No. 18 on her ballot Tuesday. Her mouth curled up in a smile. A laugh escaped. The deed was done.
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