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Harry Clifford Thornton Jr 1928 - 2012

Harry Clifford Thornton Jr was born on June 1, 1928, and died at age 83 years old on March 3, 2012. Harry Thornton was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 41 Site 474 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry Clifford Thornton Jr.
Harry Clifford Thornton Jr
June 1, 1928
March 3, 2012
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  • 06/1
    1928

    Birthday

    June 1, 1928
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 03/3
    2012

    Death

    March 3, 2012
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 41 Site 474 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
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In 1928, in the year that Harry Clifford Thornton Jr was born, Mickie Mouse was born! He first appeared in Disney's Steamboat Willie, along with Minnie. Although they were in two previous shorts, this was the first to be distributed. Steamboat Willie took advantage of the new technology and was a "talkie" - music was coordinated with the animation. It became the most popular cartoon of its day.
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In 1931, Harry was just 3 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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