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Leroy Cephus 1921 - 1967

Leroy Cephus was born on December 20, 1921, and died at age 45 years old on August 26, 1967. Leroy Cephus was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery Section V Site 1163 501 North Guadalupe Street, in Santa Fe, Nm. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leroy Cephus.

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    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
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In 1921, in the year that Leroy Cephus was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1935, at the age of merely 14 years old, Leroy 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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