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Roy Ellis Swem 1907 - 1984

Roy Ellis Swem of East Jordan, Charlevoix County, MI was born on November 11, 1907, and died at age 76 years old on August 2, 1984. Roy Swem was buried at Ft. Custer National Cemetery Section D Site 35 15501 Dickman Road - No. Entrance Svc Maintenance Bldg, in Augusta.
Roy Ellis Swem
East Jordan, Charlevoix County, MI 49727
November 11, 1907
August 2, 1984
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Roy Ellis Swem's History: 1907 - 1984

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  • 11/11
    1907

    Birthday

    November 11, 1907
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/2
    1984

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    August 2, 1984
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Custer National Cemetery Section D Site 35 15501 Dickman Road - No. Entrance Svc Maintenance Bldg, in Augusta, Mi 49012
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In 1907, in the year that Roy Ellis Swem was born, the Monongah coal mining disaster occurred on December 6th, happening at the Fairmont Coal Company’s No. 6 and No. 8 mines.. Over 361 miners were killed. Because there was no breathing apparatus at the time to help rescuers, recovery efforts were greatly hampered. It is considered the worst mining disaster in American history and led to government oversight in mining practices.
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In 1935, at the age of 28 years old, Roy was alive when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
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