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Velma Collins 1921 - 2000

Velma Collins of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on August 20, 1921, and died at age 78 years old on January 15, 2000.
Velma Collins
Houston, Harris County, TX 77026
August 20, 1921
January 15, 2000
Female
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Velma Collins' History: 1921 - 2000

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  • 08/20
    1921

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    August 20, 1921
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  • 01/15
    2000

    Death

    January 15, 2000
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    Velma Collins lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 78.
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In 1921, in the year that Velma Collins was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1947, at the age of 26 years old, Velma was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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