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Gerrit Anthony Devries 1931 - 2011

Gerrit Anthony Devries was born on April 19, 1931, and died at age 80 years old on November 24, 2011. Gerrit Devries was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery Section 60 Site 48 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerrit Anthony Devries.
Gerrit Anthony Devries
April 19, 1931
November 24, 2011
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  • 04/19
    1931

    Birthday

    April 19, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: PN1 Wars/Conflicts: Korea, Vietnam
  • 11/24
    2011

    Death

    November 24, 2011
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Biloxi National Cemetery Section 60 Site 48 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms 39535
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In 1931, in the year that Gerrit Anthony Devries was born, 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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In 1957, by the time he was 26 years old, on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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