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Ruth I Eckland 1925 - 2006

Ruth I Eckland of Keokuk, Lee County, IA was born on January 3, 1925, and died at age 81 years old on May 21, 2006.
Ruth I Eckland
Keokuk, Lee County, IA 52632
January 3, 1925
May 21, 2006
Female
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Ruth I Eckland's History: 1925 - 2006

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  • 01/3
    1925

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    January 3, 1925
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  • 05/21
    2006

    Death

    May 21, 2006
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    Ruth I Eckland lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1925, in the year that Ruth I Eckland was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1941, at the age of 16 years old, Ruth 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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