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David A Wells 1927 - 2010

David Alva Wells of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas was born on February 9, 1927, and died at age 83 years old on July 7, 2010.
David Alva Wells
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas 66616
February 9, 1927
July 7, 2010
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David Alva Wells' History: 1927 - 2010

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  • 02/9
    1927

    Birthday

    February 9, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jefferson County, Kansas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37767358 Enlisted: April 16, 1945 in Ft Leavenworth Kansas 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 07/7
    2010

    Death

    July 7, 2010
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that David A Wells was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1941, David was merely 14 years old when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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