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Harry Dorta 1897 - 1964

Harry DOrta of NJ was born on August 25, 1897 in Manhattan County, NY, and died at age 66 years old in April 1964.
Harry DOrta
NJ
August 25, 1897
Manhattan County, NY
April 1964
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Harry DOrta's History: 1897 - 1964

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  • 08/25
    1897

    Birthday

    August 25, 1897
    Birthdate
    Manhattan County, NY
    Birthplace
  • 04/dd
    1964

    Death

    April 1964
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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    Harry Dorta lived 7 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
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In 1897, in the year that Harry Dorta was born, on September 21st, editor and publisher Francis P. Church responded to a letter to the editor from Virginia O'Hanlon, 8 years old. Virginia's father had told her that "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." So she wrote to the Sun, asking if there was a Santa Claus. Church responded with the now famous editorial "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus".
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In 1935, Harry was 38 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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