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Leo Gartzke 1917 - 1978

Leo Gartzke was born on May 11, 1917, and died at age 60 years old in March 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Gartzke.
Leo Gartzke
May 11, 1917
March 1978
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Leo Gartzke's History: 1917 - 1978

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  • 05/11
    1917

    Birthday

    May 11, 1917
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  • 03/dd
    1978

    Death

    March 1978
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Leo Gartzke lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1917, in the year that Leo Gartzke was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1925, Leo was merely 8 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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