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John Kurka 1918 - 2004

John Kurka of Prairie Village, Johnson County, KS was born on February 27, 1918, and died at age 86 years old on December 12, 2004.
John Kurka
Prairie Village, Johnson County, KS 66208
February 27, 1918
December 12, 2004
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  • 02/27
    1918

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    February 27, 1918
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  • 12/12
    2004

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    December 12, 2004
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    John Kurka lived 9 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.
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In 1918, in the year that John Kurka was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1921, at the age of only 3 years old, John was alive when on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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