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Velma N Smith 1917 - 2012

Velma N Smith was born on September 17, 1917, and died at age 94 years old on February 27, 2012. Velma Smith was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery Section 9 Site 170 4083 Lannie Road, in Jacksonville, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Velma N Smith.
Velma N Smith
September 17, 1917
February 27, 2012
Female
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  • 09/17
    1917

    Birthday

    September 17, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: EM1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/27
    2012

    Death

    February 27, 2012
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Jacksonville National Cemetery Section 9 Site 170 4083 Lannie Road, in Jacksonville, Fl 32218
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In 1917, in the year that Velma N Smith was born, on July 28, between ten and fifteen thousand blacks silently walked down New York City's Fifth Avenue to protest racial discrimination and violence. Lynchings in Waco Texas and hundreds of African-Americans killed in East St. Louis Illinois had sparked the protest. Picket signs said "Mother, do lynchers go to heaven?" "Mr. President, why not make America safe for democracy?" "Thou shalt not kill." "Pray for the Lady Macbeth's of East St. Louis" and "Give us a chance to live."
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In 1927, she was just 10 years old when the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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