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Joseph Wirkus 1915 - 1983

Joseph Wirkus of Michigan was born on September 11, 1915, and died at age 68 years old in November 1983.

Joseph Wirkus

Michigan 48077

September 11, 1915

November 1983

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Joseph Wirkus lived 4 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 68.

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In 1915, in the year that Joseph Wirkus was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".

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In 1921, Joseph was just 6 years old when on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.

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