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Margaret M Downing 1914 - 2006

Margaret M Downing of Newton, Jasper County, IA was born on June 23, 1914, and died at age 91 years old on June 9, 2006.
Margaret M Downing
Newton, Jasper County, IA 50208
June 23, 1914
June 9, 2006
Female
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  • 06/23
    1914

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    June 23, 1914
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  • 06/9
    2006

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    June 9, 2006
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    Margaret M Downing lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.
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In 1914, in the year that Margaret M Downing was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1931, at the age of 17 years old, Margaret 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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