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Bessie Smith 1910 - 1994

Bessie Smith of Franklin Park, Cook County, IL was born on January 27, 1910, and died at age 84 years old on April 15, 1994.
Bessie Smith
Franklin Park, Cook County, IL 60131
January 27, 1910
April 15, 1994
Female
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Bessie Smith's History: 1910 - 1994

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  • 01/27
    1910

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    January 27, 1910
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  • 04/15
    1994

    Death

    April 15, 1994
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    Bessie Smith lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 84.
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In 1910, in the year that Bessie Smith was born, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. U.S. publisher W.D. Boyce was visiting England when he became lost in the London fog. An unknown Boy Scout helped him find his way out, declining a tip (he said that he was a Boy Scout and was doing his good deed for the day). Boyce was so impressed that he incorporated the Boy Scouts of America when he returned home. Its purpose was "to teach boys patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values."
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In 1935, by the time she was 25 years old, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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