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James Arthur Smith 1927 - 1998

James Arthur Smith was born on January 30, 1927, and died at age 71 years old on April 26, 1998. James Smith was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section C Site 2374 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Arthur Smith.
James Arthur Smith
January 30, 1927
April 26, 1998
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James Arthur Smith's History: 1927 - 1998

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  • 01/30
    1927

    Birthday

    January 30, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 04/26
    1998

    Death

    April 26, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Willamette National Cemetery Section C Site 2374 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1927, in the year that James Arthur Smith was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1937, he was just 10 years old when on May 6th, the German zeppelin the Hindenburg caught fire and blew up. The Hindenburg was a passenger ship traveling to Frankfurt Germany. It tried to dock in New Jersey, one of the stops, and something went wrong - it blew up. Thirty-six people were killed out of the 97 on board - 13 passengers, 22 crewmen, and one ground worker. The reasons for the explosion are still disputed.
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