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Francis Praska 1925 - 1987

Francis Praska of Elma, Howard County, Iowa was born on January 11, 1925, and died at age 62 years old in December 1987.
Francis Praska
Elma, Howard County, Iowa 50628
January 11, 1925
December 1987
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  • 01/11
    1925

    Birthday

    January 11, 1925
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  • 12/dd
    1987

    Death

    December 1987
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Francis Praska lived 13 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.
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In 1925, in the year that Francis Praska was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1931, Francis was just 6 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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