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Willie J Smith 1914 - 2001

Willie J Smith of Lexington, Holmes County, MS was born on September 15, 1914, and died at age 86 years old on May 29, 2001.
Willie J Smith
Lexington, Holmes County, MS 39095
September 15, 1914
May 29, 2001
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Willie J Smith's History: 1914 - 2001

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  • 09/15
    1914

    Birthday

    September 15, 1914
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  • 05/29
    2001

    Death

    May 29, 2001
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    Willie J Smith lived 14 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.
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In 1914, in the year that Willie J Smith was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1931, Willie was 17 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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