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Robert James Waller, American author and photographer (died 2017)
Robert James Waller was an American author best known for The Bridges of Madison County. He was also a professor, photographer, and musician. Robert James Waller (August 1, 1939 – March 10, 2017) was an American author best known for The Bridges of Madison County. In 1992, Waller published his first novel, The Bridges of Madison County.
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Robert James Waller was born in 1939. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1939 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.19 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,200 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $2,900 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $0.30 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $0.25 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 130.9M | 341 million |
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