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Donald A Rankin 1927 - 2003

Donald A Rankin was born on August 29, 1927, and died at age 76 years old on September 1, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald A Rankin.
Donald A Rankin
August 29, 1927
September 1, 2003
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Donald A Rankin's History: 1927 - 2003

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  • 08/29
    1927

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    August 29, 1927
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  • 09/1
    2003

    Death

    September 1, 2003
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    Donald A Rankin lived 2 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.
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In 1927, in the year that Donald A Rankin was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1931, Donald was merely 4 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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