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Donald E Burke 1924 - 1976

Donald E Burke was born on April 28, 1924. He was married to Marjorie Randall, and had children Sarah Argene Burke, Donald I. Burke Jr. (Sonny), Kathrine Rose Burke, and Michael Burke. Donald Burke died at age 52 years old on May 4, 1976 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Lieberman David MD 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, in Portland, Oregon United States, and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section A Site 1691 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
Donald E Burke
April 28, 1924
May 4, 1976
Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Lieberman David MD 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, in Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Donald E Burke's History: 1924 - 1976

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  • 04/28
    1924

    Birthday

    April 28, 1924
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Irish
  • Nationality & Locations

    American
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 05/4
    1976

    Death

    May 4, 1976
    Death date
    cirrhosis complication
    Cause of death
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Lieberman David MD 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, in Portland, Oregon 97239, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Willamette National Cemetery Section A Site 1691 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
    Burial location
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In 1924, in the year that Donald E Burke 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 1935, Donald was only 11 years old when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
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