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George James Williams Sr 1917 - 1977

George James Williams Sr was born on October 3, 1917, and died at age 59 years old on August 26, 1977. George Williams was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section H Site 5411 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George James Williams Sr.
George James Williams Sr
October 3, 1917
August 26, 1977
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  • 10/3
    1917

    Birthday

    October 3, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: T/5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/26
    1977

    Death

    August 26, 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section H Site 5411 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1917, in the year that George James Williams Sr was born, on July 28, between ten and fifteen thousand blacks silently walked down New York City's Fifth Avenue to protest racial discrimination and violence. Lynchings in Waco Texas and hundreds of African-Americans killed in East St. Louis Illinois had sparked the protest. Picket signs said "Mother, do lynchers go to heaven?" "Mr. President, why not make America safe for democracy?" "Thou shalt not kill." "Pray for the Lady Macbeth's of East St. Louis" and "Give us a chance to live."
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In 1921, he was merely 4 years old when hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
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