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Leon Tessler 1917 - 1998

Leon Tessler of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on May 3, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on May 13, 1998.
Leon Tessler
Chicago, Cook County, IL 60657
May 3, 1917
May 13, 1998
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Leon Tessler's History: 1917 - 1998

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  • 05/3
    1917

    Birthday

    May 3, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Cook County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36345301 Enlisted: June 4, 1942 in Chicago Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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
  • Professional Career

    Accountants And Auditors
  • 05/13
    1998

    Death

    May 13, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Leon Tessler was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1927, he was only 10 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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