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Opal J Mayers 1913 - 1994

Opal J Mayers of Herrin, Williamson County, IL was born on April 3, 1913, and died at age 81 years old on December 23, 1994.
Opal J Mayers
Herrin, Williamson County, IL 62948
April 3, 1913
December 23, 1994
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  • 04/3
    1913

    Birthday

    April 3, 1913
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  • 12/23
    1994

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    December 23, 1994
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    Opal J Mayers lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1913, in the year that Opal J Mayers was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1931, Opal was 18 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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