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John Lester Brown 1917 - 1970

John Lester Brown was born on August 22, 1917, and died at age 52 years old on May 4, 1970. John Brown was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery Section I Site 1465 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Lester Brown.
John Lester Brown
August 22, 1917
May 4, 1970
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John Lester Brown's History: 1917 - 1970

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  • 08/22
    1917

    Birthday

    August 22, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: 1SGT
  • 05/4
    1970

    Death

    May 4, 1970
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Camp Butler National Cemetery Section I Site 1465 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il 62707
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In 1917, in the year that John Lester Brown 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 1925, he was merely 8 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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