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Bessie R Nickens 1921 - 2003

Bessie R Nickens of New Orleans, Jefferson County, LA was born on August 27, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on October 17, 2003.
Bessie R Nickens
New Orleans, Jefferson County, LA 70123
August 27, 1921
October 17, 2003
Female
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  • 08/27
    1921

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    August 27, 1921
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  • 10/17
    2003

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    October 17, 2003
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    Bessie R Nickens lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 82.
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In 1921, in the year that Bessie R Nickens 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, at the age of 16 years old, Bessie was alive when 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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