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Cecil York 1927 - 1974

Cecil York was born on January 30, 1927, and died at age 47 years old in December 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cecil York.
Cecil York
January 30, 1927
December 1974
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Cecil York's History: 1927 - 1974

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  • 01/30
    1927

    Birthday

    January 30, 1927
    Birthdate
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  • 12/dd
    1974

    Death

    December 1974
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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    Cecil York lived 25 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 47.
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In 1927, in the year that Cecil York 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 1941, Cecil was just 14 years old when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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