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Ethel Torrance 1921 - 1982

Ethel Torrance was born on November 4, 1921, and died at age 60 years old in February 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ethel Torrance.
Ethel Torrance
November 4, 1921
February 1982
Female
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Ethel Torrance's History: 1921 - 1982

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  • 11/4
    1921

    Birthday

    November 4, 1921
    Birthdate
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  • 02/dd
    1982

    Death

    February 1982
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ethel Torrance lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1921, in the year that Ethel Torrance was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1935, Ethel was just 14 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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