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Doris G Powell 1923 - 1995

Doris G Powell of Saxe, Charlotte County, VA was born on April 26, 1923, and died at age 71 years old in January 1995.
Doris G Powell
Saxe, Charlotte County, VA 23967
April 26, 1923
January 1995
Female
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Doris G Powell's History: 1923 - 1995

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  • 04/26
    1923

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    April 26, 1923
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  • 01/dd
    1995

    Death

    January 1995
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    Doris G Powell lived exactly as long as the average family member when died at the age of 71.
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In 1923, in the year that Doris G Powell was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1935, Doris was only 12 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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