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Gains B Hawkins 1919 - 1987

Gains B Hawkins of West Point, Clay County, Mississippi was born on September 30, 1919, and died at age 67 years old in February 1987.
Gains B Hawkins
West Point, Clay County, Mississippi 39773
September 30, 1919
February 1987
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Gains B Hawkins' History: 1919 - 1987

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  • 09/30
    1919

    Birthday

    September 30, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Madison County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34138846 Enlisted: February 6, 1942 in Cp Shelby Mississippi Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Skilled Occupations In Production Of Bakery Products, N.e.c.
  • 02/dd
    1987

    Death

    February 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that Gains B Hawkins was born, Indian lawyer Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha campaigns, beginning the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule of India. Satyagraha means "holding onto truth" and the campaign for India independence, which was eventually obtained, called for "self-suffering" rather than inflicting suffering (i.e., violence) on others.
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In 1935, Gains was 16 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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