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Bessie Smith 1902 - 1977

Bessie Smith of Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina was born on July 21, 1902, and died at age 74 years old in January 1977.
Bessie Smith
Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina 28513
July 21, 1902
January 1977
Female
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Bessie Smith's History: 1902 - 1977

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  • 07/21
    1902

    Birthday

    July 21, 1902
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  • 01/dd
    1977

    Death

    January 1977
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    Bessie Smith lived 2 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 74.
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In 1902, in the year that Bessie Smith was born, about 150 thousand United Mine Workers went on strike in eastern Pennsylvania for a wage increase and more suitable hours. They eventually got a 10% raise and their workday was reduced from 10 hours to 9. Because winter was coming and most people at the time heated their homes with coal, President Teddy Roosevelt arbitrated between the owners and the workers - the first time that the Federal government arbitrated in a strike.
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In 1919, at the age of 17 years old, Bessie was alive when the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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