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John C Rourke 1923 - 2000

John C Rourke of Metairie, Jefferson County, LA was born on September 14, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on April 8, 2000.
John C Rourke
Metairie, Jefferson County, LA 70003
September 14, 1923
April 8, 2000
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John C Rourke's History: 1923 - 2000

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  • 09/14
    1923

    Birthday

    September 14, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Orleans County, Louisiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38494319 Enlisted: May 24, 1943 in New Orleans Louisiana 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

    Draftsmen
  • 04/8
    2000

    Death

    April 8, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1923, in the year that John C Rourke was born, on August 2, President Warren G. Harding died in office, apparently of a heart attack. He was staying at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco after completing a nationwide tour. Suffering from cramps, indigestion, a fever and shortness of breath, his doctor thought he had food poisoning. After several days of being ill, he suddenly shuddered, slumped over, and died. There were rumors of foul play (some thought that his wife had poisoned him because of his affairs) but no evidence has ever been found.
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In 1947, by the time he was 24 years old, on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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