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Ben Gist 1914 - 2003

Ben Gist of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, SC was born on June 24, 1914, and died at age 88 years old on January 5, 2003.
Ben Gist
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, SC 29302
June 24, 1914
January 5, 2003
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Ben Gist's History: 1914 - 2003

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  • 06/24
    1914

    Birthday

    June 24, 1914
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  • 01/5
    2003

    Death

    January 5, 2003
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    Ben Gist lived 17 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 88.
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In 1914, in the year that Ben Gist was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1921, when he was only 7 years old, on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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