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James Joseph Ward Jr 1921 - 2009

James J Ward Jr of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on February 12, 1921, and died at age 88 years old on August 14, 2009. James Ward was buried at South Florida National Cemetery Section 39 Site 454 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth.
James J Ward Jr
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL 33324
February 12, 1921
August 14, 2009
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  • 02/12
    1921

    Birthday

    February 12, 1921
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: LTJG Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/14
    2009

    Death

    August 14, 2009
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    South Florida National Cemetery Section 39 Site 454 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth, Fl 33467
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In 1921, in the year that James Joseph Ward Jr was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1935, James was just 14 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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