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The bombing on Japan
On Agust 6 in 1945 the USA bomed Hiroshima and completely devistated the population by killing about 90,000-166,000 peoeple with one bomb. -
The second bombing
The second bomb landed in Nagasaki and killed up to 60,000-80,000 people and also ended world war two and made Japan surrender. -
The Birth of Lani Carl Baltutis Sr.
On June 16, 1949 my grandfather was born. -
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Veitnam War
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The Veitnam War began in 1954 from conflicts that go back to the 1940s. It was a huge war that had a death toll of about 3 million people.
When the draft came around in the mid to late 60's my Grandpa was put into a different class of draft because he was married with children so he wasn't first up in the draft. -
First Day of School
My grandfathers first day of grade school was at Alexander Mitchel Elementary School. -
Disney Land
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on 1955 July 17, Disney Land was opened. This very sucssesfull park was named after a station on TV, The cost to make this park was over 17 million dollars. and was built over a 160 acre plot of land. -
Dr. Seuss's makes "Cat In The Hat"
This was a book almost every kid had or has read before and was a very good selling book and had a movie made after it that was made in 2003. -
Boys and Girls Club
Grandpa joined the boy's and girl's club and went on to work there in his teens and earned $20.00 a week. -
Middle school Scare
On this day my grandpa was at walker Jr. High in 8th Grade. over the loud speaker the school heard the events of the Bay of the Pigs. During this time the nation wasvery aware of the cold was and prepaired for anything. Practice Drills weredone weekly, children and staff were to hide under desks or file into designated areas at a moments notice. -
The Bay of the Pigs
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the United States government went to the Bay of the Pigs with president JFK's approval in an attempt to take over Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro. This was a failed attempt for the US and made people question Kennadey's dicisions. -
The Burlin Wall was Built
The Burlin Wall was made in 1961. The East German Soldiers laid down more than 30 miles of barbed wire. East Berlin citizens were forbidden to pass into West Beriln, and kept the Germans from fleeing to the west. It was kept up for 28 years and was the most tangible symbol of the cold war. -
Civil Rights March
more about this In1963 on August 28, Washington D.C. there was one of the biggest demonstrations that ever took place. This march was to help fix segrigation in schools, protection for protestors, and to get more paying jobs with a minimum wage of at least two dollars an hour. This was also the march where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speach "I Have a Dream". -
JFK's Assassination
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This was a bad day for the hole nation. This was the day a person by the name of Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot and killed the president John F. Kennadey with a m91/38 bolt action rifle. He died instantly. He was killed while in a car during a parade. His wife Jackie was sitting right next to him. Thousands of people mourned over his death. -
The Love of His Life
In 1965 at the age of 16 my grandpa met my grandmother Frances Wish, she was 15 years old. He met her while he was walking his blind date up to her door step when he saw her next door, he asked, "who is that?" They were introduced, it was love at first sight, They have been together ever since. -
Licence to Drive
On June, 16, 1966 he passed his drivers test, which was also his birthday. Best birthday ever! -
Graduation, Almost
My Grandpa was to graduate with his class this year but due to a broken thumb he was unable to complete his gym credit , he was a 1/2 credit short from graduating this year from Boys Trade and Tech School in 1967. -
First Important Job
At the age of 19 my grandpa became a spot welder at Western Metal on 62nd and State. He Worked here for about one year. -
Just Hitched
In 1968 My Grandpa, Lani Baltutis married my Grandmother Frances (Wish) Baltutis they were 18 and 19 years old. My Grandpa had to get written permission from his parents at that time. He wasn't considered elegible to marry on his own until he was 21. Women at that time were able to marry at the age of 18 without parental consent. They were married at the Milwaukee County Court House infront of a judge. -
First day of a long career
Hired at Nordberg on Chase and Oaklahoma into the Machining Learning Program where he worked his way up in the company to become an experanced machinist. He worked here untill 1982 when huge layoffs were occuring do to tough economic times throughout the country. -
It's a Girl!
My grandfathers first child was born on this day, a girl, my Aunt Tracy. -
Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrongwas the first man on the moon. -
It's a Boy!
This is my grandpa's second child, and his first and only son. This is also my dad's birthday. He is Lani C. Baltutis Jr. -
#3 It's a Girl!
This is my grandpa's third child and second daughter, My Aunty Kathy. -
#4 It's a Girl
This is the day my grandpa's 4th and last child and 3rd daughter,my aunt Kelly -
A detour along the way
Due to tough economic times,big layoffs and a large family he was lucky to find work at RexNord where he was employed for 7 years until he was called back to work at Nordberg in 1990. -
Im Back
Returned to Work at Nordberg, and starting all over again. He lost all of his seniority due to the layoff as many of the men returning had. However most were happy to be back. -
I Finally Did it
At my Grandpa's work at Nordberg a lady offered him a chance to get his High School Ggraduation Deploma. He had to redo his entire senior year. He completed this course in just 18 weeks! This was a great day for him. -
1st Grandchild
My grandpa's first grandchild was born on this day, a girl, Sabrina. She is the only girl grandchild. -
2nd Grandchild
This is the day I was born, I was the first male grandchild. -
#3 Grandchild
My cousin Austin was born on this day he is Sabrina's brother. -
#4 Grandchild
My brother Alex was born on this day -
Retirement
My Grandpa retired this year after working for Nordberg/Metso Minerals as a machinist and in shipping in recieving for another 14 years. In his time he was also a Union Steuart, ran for Vice President, and was the Financial Secratary. In all he worked for Nordbeg/Metso Minerals for 26 years. -
5th Grandchild
This is the youngest grandchilds birth day, Johnny.
