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John A LaForge 1917 - 1998

John A Laforge of Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS was born on April 3, 1917, and died at age 80 years old on January 19, 1998.
John A Laforge
Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS 67218
April 3, 1917
January 19, 1998
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John A Laforge's History: 1917 - 1998

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  • 04/3
    1917

    Birthday

    April 3, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Sedgwick County, Kansas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37730437 Enlisted: January 5, 1944 in Ft Leavenworth Kansas 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 Welders And Flame Cutters
  • 01/19
    1998

    Death

    January 19, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that John A LaForge was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1927, at the age of just 10 years old, John was alive when 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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