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Henry E Jr Melton 1917 - 1993

Henry E Melton of Beckley, Raleigh County, WV was born on October 22, 1917, and died at age 75 years old on August 9, 1993.
Henry E Melton
Beckley, Raleigh County, WV 25801
October 22, 1917
August 9, 1993
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Henry E Melton's History: 1917 - 1993

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  • 10/22
    1917

    Birthday

    October 22, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Raleigh County, West Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35214355 Enlisted: October 24, 1941 in Huntington West Virginia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Embalmers And Undertakers
  • 08/9
    1993

    Death

    August 9, 1993
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Henry E Jr Melton 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 1935, at the age of 18 years old, Henry was alive 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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