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Willie L Smith 1918 - 1980

Willie L Smith of Goose Rock, Clay County, Kentucky was born on December 24, 1918, and died at age 61 years old in August 1980.
Willie L Smith
Goose Rock, Clay County, Kentucky 40944
December 24, 1918
August 1980
Male
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Willie L Smith's History: 1918 - 1980

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  • 12/24
    1918

    Birthday

    December 24, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Gibson County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35107823 Enlisted: August 26, 1941 in Louisville Kentucky Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • 08/dd
    1980

    Death

    August 1980
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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Did you know?
In 1918, in the year that Willie L Smith was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1922, at the age of only 4 years old, Willie was alive when 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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