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Edger B Burke 1912 - 2001

Edger B Burke was born on February 13, 1912, and died at age 89 years old on October 29, 2001. Edger Burke was buried at Marion National Cemetery Section 9 Site 121 Vamc, 1700 East 38th Street, in Marion, In. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edger B Burke.
Edger B Burke
February 13, 1912
October 29, 2001
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  • 02/13
    1912

    Birthday

    February 13, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/29
    2001

    Death

    October 29, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Marion National Cemetery Section 9 Site 121 Vamc, 1700 East 38th Street, in Marion, In 46952
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In 1912, in the year that Edger B Burke was born, in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
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In 1931, by the time this person was 19 years old, 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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