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Velma Niss 1909 - 1972

Velma Niss of Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota was born on December 20, 1909, and died at age 62 years old in September 1972.
Velma Niss
Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota 56031
December 20, 1909
September 1972
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Velma Niss' History: 1909 - 1972

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  • 12/20
    1909

    Birthday

    December 20, 1909
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  • 09/dd
    1972

    Death

    September 1972
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    Cause of death
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    Velma Niss lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.
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In 1909, in the year that Velma Niss was born, the U.S. penny was changed to the Abraham Lincoln design. The Lincoln penny was so popular that it soon had to be rationed and it sold on the secondary market for a quarter. Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to be on a U.S. coin - which was released to commemorate his 100th birthday. This penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust.".
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In 1921, at the age of just 12 years old, Velma 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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