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Bessie Brigance 1901 - 1979

Bessie Brigance was born on June 30, 1901, and died at age 77 years old in February 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bessie Brigance.
Bessie Brigance
June 30, 1901
February 1979
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Bessie Brigance's History: 1901 - 1979

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  • 06/30
    1901

    Birthday

    June 30, 1901
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 02/dd
    1979

    Death

    February 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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    Bessie Brigance lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 77.
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In 1901, in the year that Bessie Brigance was born, John Pierpont "J. P." Morgan created U.S. Steel. J.P. Morgan was an American banker and financier who dominated U.S. business at this time. He had previously overseen the creation of General Electric, as well as International Harvester and AT&T. He has been referred to as America's greatest banker. U.S. Steel was the first billion dollar company in the world, worth $1.4 billion in 1901.
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In 1945, Bessie was 44 years old when on March 12th, a riot erupted at a Japanese internment camp in Santa Fe New Mexico. Two days earlier, white shirts with the Rising Sun on the back had been confiscated and the prisoners objected. Three leaders of the protest were removed and sent to another camp. Guards at the Santa Fe camp were armed with submachine guns, shotguns, and gun masks. On the morning of the 12th, prisoners began throwing rocks at the guards. When the "rioters" wouldn't disperse, the guards were ordered to use tear gas and batons. Four men were badly injured as a result.
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