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Henry Jr Potts 1909 - 2000

Henry Jr Potts of Selma, Johnston County, NC was born on November 7, 1909, and died at age 90 years old on June 7, 2000.
Henry Jr Potts
Selma, Johnston County, NC 27576
November 7, 1909
June 7, 2000
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  • 11/7
    1909

    Birthday

    November 7, 1909
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Johnston County, North Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34112330 Enlisted: May 13, 1941 in Ft Bragg North Carolina Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Brakemen, Railroad
  • 06/7
    2000

    Death

    June 7, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1909, in the year that Henry Jr Potts was born, the U.S. penny was changed to the Abraham Lincoln design. The Lincoln penny was so popular that it soon had to be rationed and it sold on the secondary market for a quarter. Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to be on a U.S. coin - which was released to commemorate his 100th birthday. This penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust.".
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In 1935, Henry was 26 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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