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Peter James Thomas 1927 - 2003

Peter James Thomas of Peoria, Peoria County, IL was born on May 16, 1927, and died at age 75 years old on February 27, 2003. Peter Thomas was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery Section HH Site 23 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield.
Peter James Thomas
Peoria, Peoria County, IL 61605
May 16, 1927
February 27, 2003
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  • 05/16
    1927

    Birthday

    May 16, 1927
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: STM1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/27
    2003

    Death

    February 27, 2003
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    Unknown
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    Camp Butler National Cemetery Section HH Site 23 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il 62707
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In 1927, in the year that Peter James Thomas 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, when he was just 8 years old, 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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