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Harry Botkowsky 1919 - 2010

Harry Botkowsky of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 24, 1919, and died at age 91 years old on August 23, 2010.
Harry Botkowsky
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY 11224
February 24, 1919
August 23, 2010
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Harry Botkowsky's History: 1919 - 2010

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  • 02/24
    1919

    Birthday

    February 24, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    New York County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 42136097 Enlisted: June 2, 1944 in Cp Upton Yaphank New York 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 Occupations In Laundering, Cleaning, Dyeing, And Pressing Apparel And Other Articles
  • 08/23
    2010

    Death

    August 23, 2010
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that Harry Botkowsky 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 1935, Harry was 16 years old 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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Harry Botkowsky's Family Tree & Friends

Harry Botkowsky's Family Tree

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