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Leora Brooks 1922 - 1978

Leora Brooks was born on June 3, 1922, and died at age 55 years old on January 14, 1978. Leora Brooks was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section M Site 2315 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leora Brooks.
Leora Brooks
June 3, 1922
January 14, 1978
Female
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Leora Brooks' History: 1922 - 1978

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  • 06/3
    1922

    Birthday

    June 3, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/14
    1978

    Death

    January 14, 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Memphis National Cemetery Section M Site 2315 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
    Burial location
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In 1922, in the year that Leora Brooks was born, the Reparations Commission assessed German liability for World War 1 at 132 billion gold marks (over $32 billion U.S. dollars at the time). This led to hyperinflation in Germany and created the political and social atmosphere in which Hitler was able to rise to power.
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In 1935, she was only 13 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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