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Bessie Futch 1886 - 1984

Bessie Futch of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida was born on September 17, 1886, and died at age 98 years old in October 1984.
Bessie Futch
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida 33803
September 17, 1886
October 1984
Female
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Bessie Futch's History: 1886 - 1984

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  • 09/17
    1886

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    September 17, 1886
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  • 10/dd
    1984

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    October 1984
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    Bessie Futch lived 27 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 98.
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In 1886, in the year that Bessie Futch was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1931, at the age of 45 years old, Bessie was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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