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Gilberte Bessette 1917 - 2007

Gilberte Bessette of Orland Park, Cook County, IL was born on August 6, 1917, and died at age 90 years old on October 13, 2007.
Gilberte Bessette
Orland Park, Cook County, IL 60462
August 6, 1917
October 13, 2007
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  • 08/6
    1917

    Birthday

    August 6, 1917
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  • 10/13
    2007

    Death

    October 13, 2007
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    Gilberte Bessette lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 90.
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In 1917, in the year that Gilberte Bessette was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1931, Gilberte was just 14 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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