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Bessie Coleman 1921 - 1999

Bessie Coleman of New Roads, Pointe Coupee County, LA was born on October 12, 1921, and died at age 77 years old on February 23, 1999.
Bessie Coleman
New Roads, Pointe Coupee County, LA 70760
October 12, 1921
February 23, 1999
Female
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Bessie Coleman's History: 1921 - 1999

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  • 10/12
    1921

    Birthday

    October 12, 1921
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  • 02/23
    1999

    Death

    February 23, 1999
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    Cause of death
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    Bessie Coleman lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 77.
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In 1921, in the year that Bessie Coleman was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1937, by the time she was 16 years old, on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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