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Thomas J Burkes Jr 1927 - 1992

Thomas J Burkes Jr Jr of Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA was born on February 1, 1927, and died at age 65 years old on February 3, 1992. Thomas Burkes Jr was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 38B Site 446 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
Thomas J Burkes Jr Jr
Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA 91764
February 1, 1927
February 3, 1992
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Thomas J Burkes Jr Jr's History: 1927 - 1992

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  • 02/1
    1927

    Birthday

    February 1, 1927
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/3
    1992

    Death

    February 3, 1992
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    Unknown
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Riverside National Cemetery Section 38B Site 446 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca 92518
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In 1927, in the year that Thomas J Burkes Jr 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 1931, at the age of just 4 years old, Thomas was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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