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Mildred Nilsen Peterson 1921 - 2002

Mildred Nilsen Peterson was born on July 21, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on December 28, 2002. Mildred Peterson was buried at Florence National Cemetery Section 11 Site 73 803 East National Cemetery Road, in Florence, Sc. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mildred Nilsen Peterson.
Mildred Nilsen Peterson
July 21, 1921
December 28, 2002
Female
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  • 07/21
    1921

    Birthday

    July 21, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: SFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 12/28
    2002

    Death

    December 28, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Florence National Cemetery Section 11 Site 73 803 East National Cemetery Road, in Florence, Sc 29501
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In 1921, in the year that Mildred Nilsen Peterson 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 1941, at the age of 20 years old, Mildred was alive when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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