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Bennie Widener 1921 - 1996

Bennie Widener of Springfield, Clark County, OH was born on January 20, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on June 23, 1996.
Bennie Widener
Springfield, Clark County, OH 45504
January 20, 1921
June 23, 1996
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Bennie Widener's History: 1921 - 1996

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  • 01/20
    1921

    Birthday

    January 20, 1921
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  • 06/23
    1996

    Death

    June 23, 1996
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    Bennie Widener lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 75.
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In 1921, in the year that Bennie Widener was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1931, he was just 10 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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