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John T Jr Raftis 1927 - 1993

John T Raftis Jr of Seattle, King County, WA was born on January 7, 1927, and died at age 66 years old on February 7, 1993.

John T Raftis Jr

Seattle, King County, WA 98109

January 7, 1927

February 7, 1993

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01/7

1927

Birthday

January 7, 1927

Birthdate

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Stevens County, Washington United States
Early Life & Education

4 Years Of High School
Military Service

Military serial#: 39498506 Enlisted: December 12, 1945 in Ft Lewis Washington Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
02/7

1993

Death

February 7, 1993

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Cause of death

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John T Jr Raftis lived 7 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.

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In 1927, in the year that John T Jr Raftis 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 merely 8 years old, John was alive when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.

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