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Philip J Purcell 1914 - 1990

Philip J Purcell was born on January 24, 1914, and died at age 76 years old on August 29, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Philip J Purcell.
Philip J Purcell
January 24, 1914
August 29, 1990
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  • 01/24
    1914

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    January 24, 1914
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  • 08/29
    1990

    Death

    August 29, 1990
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    Philip J Purcell lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1914, in the year that Philip J Purcell was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1935, at the age of 21 years old, Philip 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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