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Alvin J West 1918 - 1991

Alvin J West of Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA was born on June 20, 1918 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 72 years old on April 22, 1991.
Alvin J West
Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA 24017
June 20, 1918
Dist Of Columbia
April 22, 1991
Male
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  • 06/20
    1918

    Birthday

    June 20, 1918
    Birthdate
    Dist Of Columbia
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Roanoke County, Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33214980 Enlisted: October 14, 1942 in Roanoke Virginia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 04/22
    1991

    Death

    April 22, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1918, in the year that Alvin J West was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1923, at the age of only 5 years old, Alvin was alive when Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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