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Raymond J Smith 1917 - 1970

Raymond J Smith of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa was born on October 29, 1917, and died at age 53 years old in November 1970.
Raymond J Smith
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa 50317
October 29, 1917
November 1970
Male
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  • 10/29
    1917

    Birthday

    October 29, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Polk County, Iowa United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37657352 Enlisted: January 22, 1943 in Cp Dodge Herrold Iowa 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 11/dd
    1970

    Death

    November 1970
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Raymond J Smith 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 merely 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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