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Jacob Gershoff 1900 - 1977

Jacob Gershoff of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on May 6, 1900, and died at age 77 years old in August 1977.
Jacob Gershoff
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY 11235
May 6, 1900
August 1977
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Jacob Gershoff's History: 1900 - 1977

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  • 05/6
    1900

    Birthday

    May 6, 1900
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

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

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32613486 Enlisted: October 31, 1942 in New York 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 Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 08/dd
    1977

    Death

    August 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1900, in the year that Jacob Gershoff was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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In 1917, at the age of 17 years old, Jacob was alive when "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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