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John Henry 1927 - 1969

John Henry was born on December 9, 1927, and died at age 41 years old in July 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Henry.
John Henry
December 9, 1927
July 1969
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John Henry's History: 1927 - 1969

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  • 12/9
    1927

    Birthday

    December 9, 1927
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  • 07/dd
    1969

    Death

    July 1969
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    John Henry lived 31 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 41.
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In 1927, in the year that John Henry was born, 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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In 1935, at the age of just 8 years old, John 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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