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Ben Blakley 1917 - 1971

Ben Blakley was born on February 23, 1917, and died at age 54 years old in August 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ben Blakley.
Ben Blakley
February 23, 1917
August 1971
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Ben Blakley's History: 1917 - 1971

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  • 02/23
    1917

    Birthday

    February 23, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 08/dd
    1971

    Death

    August 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Ben Blakley lived 17 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 54.
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In 1917, in the year that Ben Blakley 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 1925, he was only 8 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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