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Leon Smith 1931 - 1985

Leon Smith was born on October 27, 1931, and died at age 53 years old on February 17, 1985. Leon Smith was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section I Site 320 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leon Smith.
Leon Smith
October 27, 1931
February 17, 1985
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  • 10/27
    1931

    Birthday

    October 27, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 02/17
    1985

    Death

    February 17, 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Houston National Cemetery Section I Site 320 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx 77038
    Burial location
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In 1931, in the year that Leon Smith 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, when 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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