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William Simmons 1919 - 1976

William Simmons was born on January 14, 1919, and died at age 57 years old in March 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Simmons.
William Simmons
January 14, 1919
March 1976
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William Simmons' History: 1919 - 1976

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  • 01/14
    1919

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    January 14, 1919
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  • 03/dd
    1976

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    March 1976
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    William Simmons lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
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In 1919, in the year that William Simmons was born, Indian lawyer Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha campaigns, beginning the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule of India. Satyagraha means "holding onto truth" and the campaign for India independence, which was eventually obtained, called for "self-suffering" rather than inflicting suffering (i.e., violence) on others.
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In 1935, William was 16 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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