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Bessie W Smith 1909 - 1966

Bessie W Smith was born on January 6, 1909, and died at age 57 years old on May 16, 1966. Bessie Smith was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section J Site 4185 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bessie W Smith.
Bessie W Smith
January 6, 1909
May 16, 1966
Female
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  • 01/6
    1909

    Birthday

    January 6, 1909
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 05/16
    1966

    Death

    May 16, 1966
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Chattanooga National Cemetery Section J Site 4185 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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In 1909, in the year that Bessie W Smith was born, the U.S. penny was changed to the Abraham Lincoln design. The Lincoln penny was so popular that it soon had to be rationed and it sold on the secondary market for a quarter. Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to be on a U.S. coin - which was released to commemorate his 100th birthday. This penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust.".
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In 1913, when she was merely 4 years old, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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