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Harrison B Peters 1915 - 2002

Harrison B Peters of Leakesville, Greene County, MS was born on May 27, 1915, and died at age 87 years old on July 21, 2002.
Harrison B Peters
Leakesville, Greene County, MS 39451
May 27, 1915
July 21, 2002
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  • 05/27
    1915

    Birthday

    May 27, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Greene County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34629052 Enlisted: April 13, 1943 in Cp Shelby Mississippi 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
  • 07/21
    2002

    Death

    July 21, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1915, in the year that Harrison B Peters was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1935, Harrison was 20 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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