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Javan Benson 1921 - 1963

Javan Benson was born on May 6, 1921, and died at age 42 years old in December 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Javan Benson.
Javan Benson
May 6, 1921
December 1963
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Javan Benson's History: 1921 - 1963

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  • 05/6
    1921

    Birthday

    May 6, 1921
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  • 12/dd
    1963

    Death

    December 1963
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Javan Benson lived 31 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 42.
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In 1921, in the year that Javan Benson 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, at the age of just 14 years old, Javan was alive 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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