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Matthew Brookins 1923 - 1966

Matthew Brookins was born on September 8, 1923, and died at age 42 years old in March 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew Brookins.
Matthew Brookins
September 8, 1923
March 1966
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Matthew Brookins' History: 1923 - 1966

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  • 09/8
    1923

    Birthday

    September 8, 1923
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  • 03/dd
    1966

    Death

    March 1966
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Matthew Brookins lived 28 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 42.
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In 1923, in the year that Matthew Brookins 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, Matthew was merely 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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