Ruth Pierce (1923–1999)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1999
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Pierce born? 1923.
When did Ruth Pierce die? 1999.
Life story
Ruth Pierce (1923–1999) was born in 1923, and died in 1999, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Ruth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth's life.
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The world Ruth lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Ruth Pierce
When was Ruth Pierce born?
Ruth Pierce was born in 1923.
When did Ruth Pierce die?
Ruth Pierce died in 1999.
How old was Ruth Pierce at the time of death?
Ruth Pierce was about 76 years old.
Where is Ruth Pierce buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth Pierce was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Ruth Pierce died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What generation was Ruth Pierce part of?
Born in 1923, Ruth Pierce was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruth Pierce's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Pierce?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
1999
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