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Virgil Hennessey 1922 - 1990

Virgil Hennessey was born on December 14, 1922, and died at age 67 years old on June 12, 1990. Virgil Hennessey was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery Section J Site 517 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virgil Hennessey.
Virgil Hennessey
December 14, 1922
June 12, 1990
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  • 12/14
    1922

    Birthday

    December 14, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 06/12
    1990

    Death

    June 12, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Camp Butler National Cemetery Section J Site 517 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il 62707
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In 1922, in the year that Virgil Hennessey was born, on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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In 1946, Virgil was 24 years old when pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock's book "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was published. It sold half a million copies in the first six months. Aside from the Bible, it became the best selling book of the 20th century. A generation of Baby Boomers were raised by the advice of Dr. Spock.
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