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Vell Hughes 1905 - 1979

Vell Hughes was born on February 15, 1905, and died at age 74 years old in February 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vell Hughes.
Vell Hughes
February 15, 1905
February 1979
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Vell Hughes' History: 1905 - 1979

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  • 02/15
    1905

    Birthday

    February 15, 1905
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 02/dd
    1979

    Death

    February 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Vell Hughes lived 1 year longer than the average family member when died at the age of 73.
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In 1905, in the year that Vell Hughes was born, the Niagara Falls conference was held in Fort Erie, Ontario. Led by W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter, a group of African-American men met in opposition to racial segregation and disenfranchisement. Booker T. Washington had been calling for policies of accommodation and conciliation and these two men, along with the others who attended the conference, felt that this was accomplishing nothing. The group was the precursor to the NAACP.
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In 1925, at the age of 20 years old, Vell was alive when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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