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Melvin D Haskins 1920 - 1977

Melvin D Haskins Sr of Jamaica, Queens County, NY was born on March 8, 1920, and died at age 56 years old on February 23, 1977. Melvin Haskins was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section R Site 1591H 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Melvin D Haskins Sr
Jamaica, Queens County, NY 11435
March 8, 1920
February 23, 1977
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Melvin D Haskins Sr's History: 1920 - 1977

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  • 03/8
    1920

    Birthday

    March 8, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Kings County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 42134371 Enlisted: May 6, 1944 in Cp Upton Yaphank New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) 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
  • 02/23
    1977

    Death

    February 23, 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section R Site 1591H 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1920, in the year that Melvin D Haskins was born, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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In 1931, at the age of just 11 years old, Melvin 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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