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Betty Desherlia 1931 - 1986

Betty Desherlia was born on December 31, 1931, and died at age 54 years old in November 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Betty Desherlia.
Betty Desherlia
December 31, 1931
November 1986
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  • 12/31
    1931

    Birthday

    December 31, 1931
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  • 11/dd
    1986

    Death

    November 1986
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Betty Desherlia lived 18 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 54.
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In 1931, in the year that Betty Desherlia was born, 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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In 1957, at the age of 26 years old, Betty was alive when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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