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Justina Melendez 1922 - 1997

Justina Melendez was born on September 26, 1922, and died at age 74 years old on March 17, 1997. Justina Melendez was buried at Puerto Rico National Cemetery Section G Site 1257 #50 Avenida Cementerio Nacional, in Bayamon, Pr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Justina Melendez.
Justina Melendez
September 26, 1922
March 17, 1997
Female
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  • 09/26
    1922

    Birthday

    September 26, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 03/17
    1997

    Death

    March 17, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Puerto Rico National Cemetery Section G Site 1257 #50 Avenida Cementerio Nacional, in Bayamon, Pr 00961
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In 1922, in the year that Justina Melendez was born, on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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In 1935, at the age of only 13 years old, Justina was alive when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
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