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Idell Speed 1935 - 1981

Idell Speed was born on January 26, 1935, and died at age 46 years old in February 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Idell Speed.
Idell Speed
January 26, 1935
February 1981
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  • 01/26
    1935

    Birthday

    January 26, 1935
    Birthdate
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  • 02/dd
    1981

    Death

    February 1981
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Idell Speed lived 25 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 46.
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In 1935, in the year that Idell Speed was born, 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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In 1947, when she was merely 12 years old, on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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