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George A Sorkvist 1919 - 2008

George A Sorkvist of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY was born on February 22, 1919, and died at age 89 years old on June 23, 2008.

George A Sorkvist
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Staten Island, Richmond County, NY 10301
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February 22, 1919
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June 23, 2008
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  • 02/22
    1919

    Birthday

    February 22, 1919
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Richmond County, New York United States

  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32087399 Enlisted: April 21, 1941 in New York City New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Philippine Department

  • Professional Career

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks
  • 06/23
    2008

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    June 23, 2008
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In 1919, in the year that George A Sorkvist was born, in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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In 1957, George was 38 years old when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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