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Major Benjamin Coxson, an African-American, was a well-known and flamboyant figure in the criminal underworld. He was involved in various illegal activities, including car theft and acting as a fixer in gangland circles.
John T. Odorisio was born in Camden around 1926 to Joseph and Nettie Odorisio. After his father passed away, he lived with his older brother Rocco and sister Constance at 425 Beckett Street , as recorded in the 1930 Census.
Theodore Primas was born on December 27, 1924, in Camden, New Jersey, to parents Edward and Hallie Primas.
The "Mending Our Heritage" float — depicting Betsy Ross presenting the first United States flag to Gen. George Washington — won first prize at Camden's 1976 Pulaski Bicentennial parade; Gov. Brendan Byrne praised the people of Whitman Park for their conduct during the march.