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Samuel Sylvester Nelson Jr 1921 - 2002

Samuel Sylvester Nelson Jr was born on November 16, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on December 12, 2002. Samuel Nelson was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section CC Site 1177 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samuel Sylvester Nelson Jr.
Samuel Sylvester Nelson Jr
November 16, 1921
December 12, 2002
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  • 11/16
    1921

    Birthday

    November 16, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: HM1 Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 12/12
    2002

    Death

    December 12, 2002
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section CC Site 1177 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1921, in the year that Samuel Sylvester Nelson Jr was born, on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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In 1957, at the age of 36 years old, Samuel was alive when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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