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Richard Gelke 1939 - 1976

Richard Gelke was born on December 18, 1939, and died at age 36 years old in July 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Gelke.
Richard Gelke
December 18, 1939
July 1976
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Richard Gelke's History: 1939 - 1976

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  • 12/18
    1939

    Birthday

    December 18, 1939
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  • 07/dd
    1976

    Death

    July 1976
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    Unknown
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    Richard Gelke lived 31 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 36.
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In 1939, in the year that Richard Gelke was born, on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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In 1944, Richard was only 5 years old when on June 22nd, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, called the G.I. Bill, was signed into law, pushed through by the veteran's organizations. Benefits provided for veterans to return to school (high school, vocational school, or college), obtain low interest home mortgages and low interest business loans, and (if needed) one year of unemployment insurance. Since most returning vets immediately found work, less than 20% of the unemployment benefits were distributed.
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