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Otis Holmes 1921 - 1980

Otis Holmes was born on September 19, 1921, and died at age 58 years old in February 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Otis Holmes.
Otis Holmes
September 19, 1921
February 1980
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Otis Holmes' History: 1921 - 1980

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  • 09/19
    1921

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    September 19, 1921
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  • 02/dd
    1980

    Death

    February 1980
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    Otis Holmes lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 58.
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In 1921, in the year that Otis Holmes 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, he was only 14 years old 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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