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Donald J O'Connell 1927 - 1997

Donald J O'Connell was born on June 14, 1927, and died at age 70 years old on October 26, 1997. Donald O'Connell was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 4-C Site 672 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald J O'Connell.
Donald J O'Connell
June 14, 1927
October 26, 1997
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Donald J O'Connell's History: 1927 - 1997

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  • 06/14
    1927

    Birthday

    June 14, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: F2 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/26
    1997

    Death

    October 26, 1997
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 4-C Site 672 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn 55450
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In 1927, in the year that Donald J O'Connell 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 1935, at the age of only 8 years old, Donald 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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