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Willie Kern Brooks 1913 - 1955

Willie Kern Brooks was born on September 12, 1913, and died at age 41 years old on May 29, 1955. Willie Brooks was buried at Hampton National Cemetery Section C Site 2015B Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, in Hampton, Va. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Kern Brooks.
Willie Kern Brooks
September 12, 1913
May 29, 1955
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Willie Kern Brooks' History: 1913 - 1955

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  • 09/12
    1913

    Birthday

    September 12, 1913
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  • 05/29
    1955

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    May 29, 1955
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    Hampton National Cemetery Section C Site 2015B Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, in Hampton, Va 23669
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    Willie Kern Brooks lived 30 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 41.
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In 1913, in the year that Willie Kern Brooks was born, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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In 1927, by the time he was just 14 years old, 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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