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Bernard Pokorny 1927 - 2008

Bernard Pokorny of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, WI was born on May 4, 1927, and died at age 81 years old on November 28, 2008.
Bernard Pokorny
Oshkosh, Winnebago County, WI 54902
May 4, 1927
November 28, 2008
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Bernard Pokorny's History: 1927 - 2008

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  • 05/4
    1927

    Birthday

    May 4, 1927
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  • 11/28
    2008

    Death

    November 28, 2008
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    Cause of death
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    Bernard Pokorny lived 6 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1927, in the year that Bernard Pokorny 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 only 4 years old, Bernard 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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