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Ernest Smith 1925 - 1991

Ernest M Smith of Alexandria, Rapides County, LA was born on January 27, 1925, and died at age 66 years old on October 12, 1991.
Ernest M Smith
Alexandria, Rapides County, LA 71302
January 27, 1925
October 12, 1991
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Ernest M Smith's History: 1925 - 1991

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  • 01/27
    1925

    Birthday

    January 27, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Ouachita County, Louisiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38521698 Enlisted: October 7, 1943 in Shreveport Louisiana Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 10/12
    1991

    Death

    October 12, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1925, in the year that Ernest Smith was born, in July, the Scopes Trial - often called the Scopes Monkey Trial - took place, prosecuting a substitute teacher for teaching evolution in school. Tennessee had enacted a law that said it was "unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school". William Jennings Bryan headed the prosecution and Clarence Darrow headed the defense. The teacher was found guilty and fined $100. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld the law but overturned the guilty verdict.
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In 1941, Ernest was 16 years old when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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