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Clay Smith 1913 - 1972

Clay Smith was born on July 6, 1913, and died at age 59 years old in August 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clay Smith.
Clay Smith
July 6, 1913
August 1972
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Clay Smith's History: 1913 - 1972

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  • 07/6
    1913

    Birthday

    July 6, 1913
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  • 08/dd
    1972

    Death

    August 1972
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    Clay Smith lived 13 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 59.
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In 1913, in the year that Clay Smith was born, the 17th Amendment, establishing the direct election of U.S. Senators, was adopted. Previously, Senators were elected by state legislatures. As early as 1826, a call to elect senators through popular vote was championed and previous to the 17th amendment, two states had already changed their process. Governors are still able to appoint senators to vacant seats until an election can be held.
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In 1935, he was 22 years old when 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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