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Leland J Donahue 1923 - 2008

Leland Jasper Donahue of Redding, Shasta County, California was born on February 20, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on January 12, 2008.
Leland Jasper Donahue
Redding, Shasta County, California 96002
February 20, 1923
January 12, 2008
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Leland Jasper Donahue's History: 1923 - 2008

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  • 02/20
    1923

    Birthday

    February 20, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Humboldt County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39088726 Enlisted: February 10, 1942 in Presidio Of Monterey California Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 01/12
    2008

    Death

    January 12, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Leland J Donahue was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1931, Leland was just 8 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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