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John L Ortery 1927 - 1997

John L Ortery of Galesburg, Knox County, IL was born on December 22, 1927, and died at age 69 years old on October 18, 1997. John Ortery was buried at Rock Island National Cemetery Section N Site 1104 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island.
John L Ortery
Galesburg, Knox County, IL 61401
December 22, 1927
October 18, 1997
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John L Ortery's History: 1927 - 1997

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  • 12/22
    1927

    Birthday

    December 22, 1927
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/18
    1997

    Death

    October 18, 1997
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Rock Island National Cemetery Section N Site 1104 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Il 61299
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In 1927, in the year that John L Ortery 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 1931, he was only 4 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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