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John Thornton 1917 - 1969

John Thornton was born on April 26, 1917, and died at age 52 years old on November 6, 1969. John Thornton was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2X Site 5552 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thornton.
John Thornton
April 26, 1917
November 6, 1969
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  • 04/26
    1917

    Birthday

    April 26, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: STM/2C Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 11/6
    1969

    Death

    November 6, 1969
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2X Site 5552 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1917, in the year that John Thornton was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1920, by the time he was only 3 years old, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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