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John E Riley 1914 - 2000

John E Riley was born on October 13, 1914, and died at age 85 years old on July 12, 2000. John Riley was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section F Site 326 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John E Riley.
John E Riley
October 13, 1914
July 12, 2000
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  • 10/13
    1914

    Birthday

    October 13, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 07/12
    2000

    Death

    July 12, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section F Site 326 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1914, in the year that John E Riley was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1935, he was 21 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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