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Zelma Hampton 1914 - 1988

Zelma Hampton of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on April 7, 1914, and died at age 74 years old on September 4, 1988. Zelma Hampton was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section J Site 9298A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis.
Zelma Hampton
Memphis, Shelby County, TN 38114
April 7, 1914
September 4, 1988
Female
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  • 04/7
    1914

    Birthday

    April 7, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War I
  • 09/4
    1988

    Death

    September 4, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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    Memphis National Cemetery Section J Site 9298A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1914, in the year that Zelma Hampton 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 1935, she was 21 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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