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 Bessie Coleman

Born: January 26th, 1892

Died: April 30th, 1926

Famous For:  First African American to Become an Airplane Pilot, Civil Aviator

Cause of Death:  Killed instantly when she was thrown to the ground when her plane nosedived

Burial Place:  Lincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois


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