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Howard R Jr Whitby 1919 - 2008

Howard R Whitby of Marcus Hook, Delaware County, PA was born on April 13, 1919, and died at age 89 years old on April 21, 2008.
Howard R Whitby
Marcus Hook, Delaware County, PA 19061
April 13, 1919
April 21, 2008
Male
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Howard R Whitby's History: 1919 - 2008

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  • 04/13
    1919

    Birthday

    April 13, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33773423 Enlisted: March 11, 1944 in New Cumberland Pennsylvania 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

    Skilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products
  • 04/21
    2008

    Death

    April 21, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that Howard R Jr Whitby 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, at the age of 16 years old, Howard 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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