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Clay William Rankin 1917 - 1999

Clay W Rankin of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, SC was born on December 24, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on December 12, 1999.
Clay W Rankin
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, SC 29301
December 24, 1917
December 12, 1999
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Clay W Rankin's History: 1917 - 1999

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  • 12/24
    1917

    Birthday

    December 24, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Spartanburg County, South Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44094002 Enlisted: July 19, 1945 in Ft Jackson Columbia South Carolina Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Weavers, Textile
  • 12/12
    1999

    Death

    December 12, 1999
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Clay William Rankin was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1931, at the age of merely 14 years old, Clay was alive 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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Clay Rankin's Family Tree & Friends

Clay Rankin's Family Tree

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