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Elijah Underwood 1923 - 1979

Elijah Underwood of Leland, Washington County, MS was born circa 1923, and died at age 55 years old on October 3, 1979.
Elijah Underwood
Leland, Washington County, MS 38756
circa 1923
October 3, 1979
Male
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Elijah Underwood's History: circa 1923 - 1979

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  • 1923
    circa

    Birthday

    circa 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Washington County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34619769 Enlisted: January 28, 1943 in Cp Shelby Mississippi Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Farm Hands, General Farms
  • 10/3
    1979

    Death

    October 3, 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Elijah Underwood was born, the Teapot Dome scandal became the subject of an investigation by Senator Walsh and severely damaged the reputation of the Harding administration. Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall was convicted of accepting bribes from oil companies and became the first Cabinet member to go to prison. At the time, the Teapot Dome scandal was seen as "greatest and most sensational scandal in the history of American politics".
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In 1931, when he was only 8 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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