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Richard J Smith 1917 - 1995

Richard J Smith of Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, WI was born on July 28, 1917, and died at age 78 years old on September 25, 1995.
Richard J Smith
Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, WI 53154
July 28, 1917
September 25, 1995
Male
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  • 07/28
    1917

    Birthday

    July 28, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36214793 Enlisted: June 27, 1941 in Milwaukee Wisconsin Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Waiters And Waitresses, Except Private Family
  • 09/25
    1995

    Death

    September 25, 1995
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1917, in the year that Richard J Smith was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1941, at the age of 24 years old, Richard 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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