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John Lester Whalen 1920 - 2006

John Lester Whalen was born on February 14, 1920, and died at age 86 years old on October 24, 2006. John Whalen was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 13 Site 614 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Lester Whalen.
John Lester Whalen
February 14, 1920
October 24, 2006
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  • 02/14
    1920

    Birthday

    February 14, 1920
    Birthdate
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    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: LTCOL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea, Vietnam
  • 10/24
    2006

    Death

    October 24, 2006
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Riverside National Cemetery Section 13 Site 614 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca 92518
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In 1920, in the year that John Lester Whalen was born, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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In 1931, at the age of only 11 years old, John 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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