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Bessie L. (Lathern) Smith 1925 - 1981

Bessie L Smith of Temple, Bell County, Texas was born on January 5, 1925, and died at age 56 years old in May 1981.
Bessie L Smith
Temple, Bell County, Texas 76501
January 5, 1925
May 1981
Female
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  • 01/5
    1925

    Birthday

    January 5, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Texas
  • 05/dd
    1981

    Death

    May 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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    Bessie L. (Lathern) Smith lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 56.
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In 1925, in the year that Bessie L. (Lathern) Smith was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1957, by the time she was 32 years old, on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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Bessie L. (Lathern) Smith

June 3, 1980
Marriage date
Bell County, TX
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