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Richard J Sobkowiak 1923 - 1997

Richard J Sobkowiak of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on April 21, 1923, and died at age 74 years old on July 18, 1997.

Richard J Sobkowiak

Buffalo, Erie County, NY 14206

April 21, 1923

July 18, 1997

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1923

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April 21, 1923

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1997

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July 18, 1997

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In 1923, in the year that Richard J Sobkowiak 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, he was just 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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