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Don Whittington 1931 - 1981

Don Whittington was born on December 20, 1931, and died at age 49 years old in May 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Don Whittington.
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Don Whittington's History: 1931 - 1981

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  • 12/20
    1931

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    December 20, 1931
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  • 05/dd
    1981

    Death

    May 1981
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    Don Whittington lived 23 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 49.
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In 1931, in the year that Don Whittington 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 1944, at the age of only 13 years old, Don was alive when on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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