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Maurice Baptiste Sr 1927 - 2011

Maurice Baptiste Sr was born on August 22, 1927, and died at age 84 years old on November 11, 2011. Maurice Baptiste was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 59 Site 632 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maurice Baptiste Sr.
Maurice Baptiste Sr
August 22, 1927
November 11, 2011
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  • 08/22
    1927

    Birthday

    August 22, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: F1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 11/11
    2011

    Death

    November 11, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 59 Site 632 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
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In 1927, in the year that Maurice Baptiste Sr was born, 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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In 1935, Maurice was just 8 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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