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John Petty 1913 - 1973

John Petty was born on July 7, 1913, and died at age 60 years old in October 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Petty.
John Petty
July 7, 1913
October 1973
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John Petty's History: 1913 - 1973

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  • 07/7
    1913

    Birthday

    July 7, 1913
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  • 10/dd
    1973

    Death

    October 1973
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    John Petty lived 11 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1913, in the year that John Petty was born, Woodrow Wilson became the 28th President of the United States in March. Previously the Governor of New Jersey and President of Princeton University, he was the first Southerner to serve as President since Zachary Taylor, over 60 years previous. A Democrat, he led the U.S. during World War I and championed the League of Nations.
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In 1935, at the age of 22 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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