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Opal Bass 1912 - 1999

Opal Bass of East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, IL was born on September 2, 1912, and died at age 86 years old on May 7, 1999.
Opal Bass
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, IL 62206
September 2, 1912
May 7, 1999
Female
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Opal Bass' History: 1912 - 1999

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  • 09/2
    1912

    Birthday

    September 2, 1912
    Birthdate
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  • 05/7
    1999

    Death

    May 7, 1999
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Opal Bass lived 15 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.
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In 1912, in the year that Opal Bass was born, in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
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In 1942, Opal was 30 years old when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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