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William Russell 1915 - 1989

William Russell was born on October 2, 1915, and died at age 74 years old in December 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Russell.
William Russell
October 2, 1915
December 1989
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  • 10/2
    1915

    Birthday

    October 2, 1915
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  • 12/dd
    1989

    Death

    December 1989
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    William Russell lived 2 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 74.
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In 1915, in the year that William Russell was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1947, at the age of 32 years old, William 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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