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Burt Ruth 1924 - 1973

Burt Ruth was born on February 8, 1924, and died at age 49 years old in June 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Burt Ruth.
Burt Ruth
February 8, 1924
June 1973
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Burt Ruth's History: 1924 - 1973

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  • 02/8
    1924

    Birthday

    February 8, 1924
    Birthdate
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  • 06/dd
    1973

    Death

    June 1973
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Burt Ruth lived 24 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 49.
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In 1924, in the year that Burt Ruth was born, in May, wealthy college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and killed 14 year old Robert Franks "in the interest of science". Leopold and Loeb thought that they were intellectually superior and that they could commit the perfect crime and not be caught. They were brought in for questioning within 8 days and quickly confessed. Clarence Darrow was hired as their defense lawyer, getting them life imprisonment instead of a death sentence. Loeb was eventually killed in prison - Leopold was released after 33 years, dying of a heart attack at age 66.
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In 1939, Burt was just 15 years old when on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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