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Polk Smith 1886 - 1960

Polk Smith was born on July 21, 1886, and died at age 73 years old in March 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Polk Smith.
Polk Smith
July 21, 1886
March 1960
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Polk Smith's History: 1886 - 1960

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  • 07/21
    1886

    Birthday

    July 21, 1886
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  • 03/dd
    1960

    Death

    March 1960
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    Polk Smith lived 1 year longer than the average family member when died at the age of 73.
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In 1886, in the year that Polk Smith was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1918, by the time this person was 32 years old, following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.
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