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Leonard R Knipfer 1923 - 1999

Leonard R Knipfer of Eddyville, Wapello County, IA was born on January 26, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on March 29, 1999.
Leonard R Knipfer
Eddyville, Wapello County, IA 52553
January 26, 1923
March 29, 1999
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Leonard R Knipfer's History: 1923 - 1999

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  • 01/26
    1923

    Birthday

    January 26, 1923
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  • 03/29
    1999

    Death

    March 29, 1999
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    Leonard R Knipfer lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1923, in the year that Leonard R Knipfer was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1935, Leonard was merely 12 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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