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Alex Edwards 1916 - 1988

Alex Edwards was born on August 14, 1916, and died at age 71 years old on April 9, 1988. Alex Edwards was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section T Site 1366 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alex Edwards.
Alex Edwards
August 14, 1916
April 9, 1988
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Alex Edwards' History: 1916 - 1988

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  • 08/14
    1916

    Birthday

    August 14, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 04/9
    1988

    Death

    April 9, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section T Site 1366 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
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In 1916, in the year that Alex Edwards was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1927, at the age of just 11 years old, Alex was alive 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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