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Melva I Bascom 1903 - 1995

Melva I Bascom of Anchorage, Anchorage County, AK was born on July 20, 1903, and died at age 91 years old on April 9, 1995.
Melva I Bascom
Anchorage, Anchorage County, AK 99521
July 20, 1903
April 9, 1995
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Melva I Bascom's History: 1903 - 1995

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  • 07/20
    1903

    Birthday

    July 20, 1903
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  • 04/9
    1995

    Death

    April 9, 1995
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    Melva I Bascom lived 16 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.
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In 1903, in the year that Melva I Bascom was born, the silent film, The Great Train Robbery opened. Although it was filmed in Milltown, New Jersey, it was a Western. Twelve minutes long, the film used a lot of innovative techniques - some scenes were hand colored and composite editing, on-location shooting, and frequent camera movement were used. Its budget was $150 (about $4000 currently) and was the most popular film until 1915 when Birth of a Nation was released.
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In 1931, Melva was 28 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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