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Hollis M Jr Simpson 1923 - 2006

Hollis M Simpson of Decatur, Dekalb County, GA was born on May 21, 1923, and died at age 83 years old on September 13, 2006.
Hollis M Simpson
Decatur, Dekalb County, GA 30034
May 21, 1923
September 13, 2006
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Hollis M Simpson's History: 1923 - 2006

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  • 05/21
    1923

    Birthday

    May 21, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    De Kalb County, Georgia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34688899 Enlisted: February 6, 1943 in Ft Mcpherson Atlanta Georgia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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
  • Professional Career

    Stock Clerks
  • 09/13
    2006

    Death

    September 13, 2006
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Hollis M Jr Simpson was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1935, at the age of just 12 years old, Hollis 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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