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Basil W Oleksyn 1918 - 2004

Basil W Oleksyn of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on August 29, 1918, and died at age 86 years old on September 13, 2004.
Basil W Oleksyn
Rochester, Monroe County, NY 14616
August 29, 1918
September 13, 2004
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  • 08/29
    1918

    Birthday

    August 29, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Monroe County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 20211314 Enlisted: April 14, 1944 in Ft Dix New Jersey Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
  • Professional Career

    Machinists
  • 09/13
    2004

    Death

    September 13, 2004
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1918, in the year that Basil W Oleksyn 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 1935, at the age of 17 years old, Basil was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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