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Elmer Davis 1918 - 1979

Elmer Davis was born on August 21, 1918, and died at age 60 years old in July 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elmer Davis.
Elmer Davis
August 21, 1918
July 1979
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  • 08/21
    1918

    Birthday

    August 21, 1918
    Birthdate
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  • 07/dd
    1979

    Death

    July 1979
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Elmer Davis lived 11 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1918, in the year that Elmer Davis was born, on November 1, an elevated train on the Brooklyn line of the subway - driven by an inexperienced operator because of a strike - tried to navigate a turn at 30mph. The limit on the curve was 6 mph. The 2nd and 3rd cars of the 5 car wooden train were badly damaged and at least 93 people were killed, making it the deadliest crash in New York subway history.
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In 1931, Elmer was just 13 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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