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Francis J Sweeney 1923 - 1991

Francis J Sweeney was born on July 19, 1923, and died at age 67 years old on February 6, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francis J Sweeney.
Francis J Sweeney
July 19, 1923
February 6, 1991
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Francis J Sweeney's History: 1923 - 1991

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  • 07/19
    1923

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    July 19, 1923
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  • 02/6
    1991

    Death

    February 6, 1991
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    Unknown
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    Francis J Sweeney lived 6 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 67.
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In 1923, in the year that Francis J Sweeney 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, he was just 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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