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Bessie Smith 1892 - 1964

Bessie Smith of Mississippi was born on July 4, 1892, and died at age 71 years old in April 1964.
Bessie Smith
Mississippi
July 4, 1892
April 1964
Female
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Bessie Smith's History: 1892 - 1964

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  • 07/4
    1892

    Birthday

    July 4, 1892
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 04/dd
    1964

    Death

    April 1964
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Bessie Smith lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 71.
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In 1892, in the year that Bessie Smith was born, on October 12th, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first recited in unison by students in U.S. public schools. Composed the previous August by Francis Bellamy, it was to be recited in 15 seconds and originally read: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." "Under God" was added in the 1950's.
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In 1919, when she was 27 years old, in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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