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Garnet Lester 1921 - 1993

Garnet Lester of Honaker, Russell County, VA was born on February 27, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on July 23, 1993.

Garnet Lester
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Honaker, Russell County, VA 24260
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February 27, 1921
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July 23, 1993
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  • 02/27
    1921

    Birthday

    February 27, 1921
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Russell County, Virginia United States

  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33213966 Enlisted: September 29, 1942 in Abingdon Virginia 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

    General Farmers
  • 07/23
    1993

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    July 23, 1993
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In 1921, in the year that Garnet Lester was born, on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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In 1941, at the age of 20 years old, Garnet was alive when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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