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John Henry Lewis 1935 - 2011

John Henry Lewis of Spencer, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma was born on January 17, 1935. He was married to Frances (Price) Lewis on August 19, 1967 in Ellis County, TX, and died at age 76 years old on May 25, 2011. John Lewis was buried at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery Section 24 Site 203 1423 Cemetery Road, in Fort Gibson, Ok.
John Henry Lewis
Spencer, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma 73084
January 17, 1935
May 25, 2011
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John Henry Lewis' History: 1935 - 2011

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  • 01/17
    1935

    Birthday

    January 17, 1935
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: MSGT Wars/Conflicts: Vietnam
  • 05/25
    2011

    Death

    May 25, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Gibson National Cemetery Section 24 Site 203 1423 Cemetery Road, in Fort Gibson, Ok 74434
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Did you know?
In 1935, in the year that John Henry Lewis was born, on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
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In 1957, at the age of 22 years old, John was alive when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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Frances (Price) Lewis

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John Henry Lewis

August 19, 1967
Marriage date
Ellis County, TX
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