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Lester Meeks 1908 - 1967

Lester Meeks was born on August 4, 1908, and died at age 59 years old in December 1967. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lester Meeks.
Lester Meeks
August 4, 1908
December 1967
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  • 08/4
    1908

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    August 4, 1908
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  • 12/dd
    1967

    Death

    December 1967
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    Lester Meeks lived 11 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 59.
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In 1908, in the year that Lester Meeks was born, Henry Ford developed the first Model T automobile, often called the Tin Lizzy or flivver. Produced from 1908 through 1927, it first sold for $850 - which made it affordable for every middle class family. Previously, cars were the province of the upper class and the introduction of the Model T and its availability changed U.S. culture. Within days of its release, over 15,000 cars had been ordered.
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In 1935, at the age of 27 years old, Lester 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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