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John Benik 1917 - 1999

John Benik of McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA was born on September 11, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on April 21, 1999.
John Benik
McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA 15132
September 11, 1917
April 21, 1999
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John Benik's History: 1917 - 1999

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  • 09/11
    1917

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    September 11, 1917
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  • 04/21
    1999

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    April 21, 1999
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    John Benik lived 9 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1917, in the year that John Benik 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 1924, John was merely 7 years old when on January 21st, Vladimir Lenin, a leader of the Russian Revolution and the first leader of the Soviet Union died. He had survived two assassination attempts but had subsequent physical problems, suffering 3 strokes. He was in such great pain, it is said that he asked Stalin to poison him. The circumstances of his death are still disputed. He did oppose Stalin as the next leader - nonetheless, Stalin won a power struggle and ruled as a Soviet dictator until his death in 1953.
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