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Odesta Cates 1919 - 1996

Odesta Cates of East Orange, Essex County, NJ was born on May 22, 1919, and died at age 76 years old on February 29, 1996.
Odesta Cates
East Orange, Essex County, NJ 07017
May 22, 1919
February 29, 1996
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Odesta Cates' History: 1919 - 1996

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  • 05/22
    1919

    Birthday

    May 22, 1919
    Birthdate
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  • 02/29
    1996

    Death

    February 29, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Odesta Cates lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1919, in the year that Odesta Cates was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1921, at the age of just 2 years old, Odesta was alive when 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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