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Francis J Gowiski 1921 - 1997

Francis J Gowiski of Arkport, Steuben County, NY was born on October 31, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on December 29, 1997.
Francis J Gowiski
Arkport, Steuben County, NY 14807
October 31, 1921
December 29, 1997
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Francis J Gowiski's History: 1921 - 1997

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  • 10/31
    1921

    Birthday

    October 31, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Alleghany County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32671292 Enlisted: December 3, 1942 in Buffalo New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 12/29
    1997

    Death

    December 29, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Francis J Gowiski was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1938, he was 17 years old when on June 25th (a Saturday) the Fair Labor Standards Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt (along with 120 other bills). The Act banned oppressive child labor, set the minimum hourly wage at 25 cents, and established the maximum workweek at 44 hours. It faced a lot of opposition and in fighting for it, Roosevelt said "Do not let any calamity-howling executive with an income of $1,000 a day, ...tell you...that a wage of $11 a week is going to have a disastrous effect on all American industry."
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