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James K West 1925 - 1987

James K West of Deland, Volusia County, Florida was born on May 8, 1925, and died at age 62 years old in July 1987.
James K West
Deland, Volusia County, Florida 32724
May 8, 1925
July 1987
Male
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James K West's History: 1925 - 1987

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  • 05/8
    1925

    Birthday

    May 8, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Multnomah County, Oregon United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39337288 Enlisted: August 19, 1943 in Miami Florida Military branch: Air Corps Rank: Private, Reserves Exclusive Of Regular Army Reserve And Officers Of The Officers Reserve Corps On Active Duty Under The Thomason Act (officers And Enlisted Men Orc And Erc, And Nursesreserve Status) 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

    Electricians Apprentices
  • 07/dd
    1987

    Death

    July 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1925, in the year that James K West was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1935, at the age of merely 10 years old, James 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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