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Verna Cates 1908 - 1981

Verna Cates of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee was born on July 18, 1908, and died at age 72 years old in January 1981.
Verna Cates
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38112
July 18, 1908
January 1981
Female
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  • 07/18
    1908

    Birthday

    July 18, 1908
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  • 01/dd
    1981

    Death

    January 1981
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    Verna Cates lived exactly as long as the average family member when died at the age of 72.
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In 1908, in the year that Verna Cates was born, Henry Ford developed the first Model T automobile, often called the Tin Lizzy or flivver. Produced from 1908 through 1927, it first sold for $850 - which made it affordable for every middle class family. Previously, cars were the province of the upper class and the introduction of the Model T and its availability changed U.S. culture. Within days of its release, over 15,000 cars had been ordered.
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In 1957, Verna was 49 years old 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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