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Festus Washington 1919 - 2006

Festus Washington of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on February 11, 1919, and died at age 87 years old on February 23, 2006.
Festus Washington
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH 44103
February 11, 1919
February 23, 2006
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Festus Washington's History: 1919 - 2006

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  • 02/11
    1919

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    February 11, 1919
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  • 02/23
    2006

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    February 23, 2006
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    Festus Washington lived 20 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 87.
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In 1919, in the year that Festus Washington was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1931, at the age of just 12 years old, Festus was alive 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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