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Edward J Wells 1920 - 1996

Edward J Wells of Decatur, Macon County, IL was born on September 17, 1920, and died at age 76 years old on October 10, 1996.
Edward J Wells
Decatur, Macon County, IL 62521
September 17, 1920
October 10, 1996
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Edward J Wells' History: 1920 - 1996

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  • 09/17
    1920

    Birthday

    September 17, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Macon County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36435034 Enlisted: November 5, 1942 in Peoria Illinois 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
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Foundry Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 10/10
    1996

    Death

    October 10, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1920, in the year that Edward J Wells was born, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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In 1965, he was 45 years old when from August 11 to 16, riots broke out in Watts, a Black section of Los Angeles. An allegedly drunk African-American driver was stopped by LA police and, after a fight, police brutality was alleged - and the riots began. 34 people died in the rioting and over $40 million in property damage occurred. The National Guard was called in to help the LA police quell rioting.
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