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Willie Puryear 1921 - 1986

Willie Puryear of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on January 12, 1921, and died at age 65 years old in August 1986.
Willie Puryear
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48201
January 12, 1921
August 1986
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Willie Puryear's History: 1921 - 1986

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    1921

    Birthday

    January 12, 1921
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  • 08/dd
    1986

    Death

    August 1986
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    Willie Puryear lived 7 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 65.
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In 1921, in the year that Willie Puryear was born, on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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In 1942, Willie was 21 years old when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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