Brief Life History of Willard
Bishop Willard Holliday was born on 1 June 1933, in Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States. He had at least 1 daughter with Carrie Frances "Frankie' Angel. He died on 11 July 2009, in Adamsville, Morgan, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 76.
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1935 · The FBI is Established
The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.
1936 · The Last Public Hanging in Kentucky
The hanging of Rainey Bethea on August 14,1936, in Owensboro, Kentucky was the last pubic hanging in the state and the United States. Anywhere from 15,000-20,000 people showed up for this event. The media was all over the hanging since the Sheriff of Davies county was a female, even though she did not pull levers. Because of the media coverage and the circus it caused, this was the last hanging.
1955 · The Civil Rights Movement Begins
The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. By using nonviolent campaigns, those involved secured new recognition in laws and federal protection of all Americans. Moderators worked with Congress to pass of several pieces of legislation that overturned discriminatory practices.
Name Meaning
English: nickname from Middle English halidai, holidai ‘holy day, religious festival’ (Old English hāligdæg). As a personal name, it may have been given to one born on such a day, including Sunday. Compare Christmas .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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