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Marvin L Gorham 1923 - 1972

Marvin L Gorham of East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois was born on July 21, 1923, and died at age 49 years old in September 1972.
Marvin L Gorham
East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois 61611
July 21, 1923
September 1972
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Marvin L Gorham's History: 1923 - 1972

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  • 07/21
    1923

    Birthday

    July 21, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Peoria County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 16072313 Enlisted: June 19, 1942 in Peoria Illinois Military branch: Air Corps Rank: Private, Army Of The United States - Includes The Following: Voluntary Enlistments Effective December 8, 1941 And Thereafter; One Year Enlistments Of National Guardsman Whose State Enlistment Expires While In The Federal Service; Officers Appointed In The Army Of The United States Under Army Regulations 605-10 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
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 09/dd
    1972

    Death

    September 1972
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Marvin L Gorham 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, at the age of merely 8 years old, Marvin 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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