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Essie Smith 1917 - 1978

Essie Smith was born on July 15, 1917, and died at age 60 years old in January 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Essie Smith.
Essie Smith
July 15, 1917
January 1978
Female
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Essie Smith's History: 1917 - 1978

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  • 07/15
    1917

    Birthday

    July 15, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 01/dd
    1978

    Death

    January 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Essie Smith lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1917, in the year that Essie Smith was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1921, Essie was only 4 years old when on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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