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Jon Witham 1907 - 1970

Jon Witham was born on August 21, 1907, and died at age 62 years old on February 27, 1970. Jon Witham was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section K Site 5522 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jon Witham.
Jon Witham
August 21, 1907
February 27, 1970
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  • 08/21
    1907

    Birthday

    August 21, 1907
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 4 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/27
    1970

    Death

    February 27, 1970
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Willamette National Cemetery Section K Site 5522 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1907, in the year that Jon Witham was born, in October, over a 3 week period, the New York stock exchange fell almost 50% from the previous year's high mark. Public panic ensued and there were runs on banks since the U.S. was in the middle of a recession. J.P. Morgan offered his own fortune to back the banks and he was followed by other financiers. This temporarily shored up the banking system, stopping the immediate panic. All of this led to the creation of the Federal Reserve.
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In 1927, he was 20 years old when 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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