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Benton L Tankersley 1919 - 1992

Benton L Tankersley of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR was born on September 17, 1919, and died at age 72 years old on July 17, 1992. Benton Tankersley was buried at Ft. Smith National Cemetery Section 15 Site 1167 522 Garland Avenue And South 6th St, in Fort Smith.
Benton L Tankersley
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR 72904
September 17, 1919
July 17, 1992
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Benton L Tankersley's History: 1919 - 1992

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  • 09/17
    1919

    Birthday

    September 17, 1919
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: GM Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 07/17
    1992

    Death

    July 17, 1992
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    Unknown
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Smith National Cemetery Section 15 Site 1167 522 Garland Avenue And South 6th St, in Fort Smith, Ar 72901
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In 1919, in the year that Benton L Tankersley was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1950, he was 31 years old when in February, Joe McCarthy gave a speech alleging that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who worked in the State Department. He went on to chair a committee that investigated not only the State Department but also the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the Voice of America, and the U.S. Army for communist spies - until he was condemned by the U.S. Senate in 1954.
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