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Ernest M Derk 1923 - 2011

Ernest M Derk of Perry, Lake County, OH was born on January 10, 1923, and died at age 88 years old on April 23, 2011.
Ernest M Derk
Perry, Lake County, OH 44081
January 10, 1923
April 23, 2011
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  • 01/10
    1923

    Birthday

    January 10, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Lake County, Ohio United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35529604 Enlisted: January 12, 1943 in Cleveland Ohio 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

    Semiskilled Occupations In Production Of Rubber Goods
  • 04/23
    2011

    Death

    April 23, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Ernest M Derk was born, 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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In 1935, at the age of just 12 years old, Ernest 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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