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Gertrude Brown 1902 - 1997

Gertrude Brown of Des Moines, Polk County, IA was born on April 15, 1902, and died at age 95 years old on October 21, 1997.
Gertrude Brown
Des Moines, Polk County, IA 50311
April 15, 1902
October 21, 1997
Female
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Gertrude Brown's History: 1902 - 1997

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  • 04/15
    1902

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    April 15, 1902
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  • 10/21
    1997

    Death

    October 21, 1997
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    Gertrude Brown lived 24 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 95.
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In 1902, in the year that Gertrude Brown was born, about 150 thousand United Mine Workers went on strike in eastern Pennsylvania for a wage increase and more suitable hours. They eventually got a 10% raise and their workday was reduced from 10 hours to 9. Because winter was coming and most people at the time heated their homes with coal, President Teddy Roosevelt arbitrated between the owners and the workers - the first time that the Federal government arbitrated in a strike.
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In 1947, Gertrude was 45 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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