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Booker T Washington 1923 - 1979

Booker T Washington was born on July 29, 1923, and died at age 55 years old on February 10, 1979. Booker Washington was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section B Site 1016A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Booker T Washington.
Booker T Washington
July 29, 1923
February 10, 1979
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  • 07/29
    1923

    Birthday

    July 29, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/10
    1979

    Death

    February 10, 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Memphis National Cemetery Section B Site 1016A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
    Burial location
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In 1923, in the year that Booker T Washington was born, on August 2, President Warren G. Harding died in office, apparently of a heart attack. He was staying at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco after completing a nationwide tour. Suffering from cramps, indigestion, a fever and shortness of breath, his doctor thought he had food poisoning. After several days of being ill, he suddenly shuddered, slumped over, and died. There were rumors of foul play (some thought that his wife had poisoned him because of his affairs) but no evidence has ever been found.
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In 1939, by the time he was 16 years old, on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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