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Robert W Lawson 1913 - 1985

Robert W Lawson of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee was born on August 27, 1913, and died at age 72 years old in November 1985.
Robert W Lawson
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38111
August 27, 1913
November 1985
Male
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Robert W Lawson's History: 1913 - 1985

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  • 08/27
    1913

    Birthday

    August 27, 1913
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Loudon County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34281837 Enlisted: April 21, 1942 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Farm Hands, General Farms
  • 11/dd
    1985

    Death

    November 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1913, in the year that Robert W Lawson was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1935, Robert was 22 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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