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Merrilla Simms 1915 - 2005

Merrilla Simms was born on April 2, 1915, and died at age 90 years old on August 22, 2005. Merrilla Simms was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section L Site 1720 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Merrilla Simms.
Merrilla Simms
April 2, 1915
August 22, 2005
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  • 04/2
    1915

    Birthday

    April 2, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/22
    2005

    Death

    August 22, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section L Site 1720 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
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In 1915, in the year that Merrilla Simms was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1937, this person was 22 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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