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Peter Garrett 1914 - 1993

Peter Garrett of Canton, Madison County, MS was born on April 7, 1914, and died at age 79 years old on August 15, 1993.
Peter Garrett
Canton, Madison County, MS 39046
April 7, 1914
August 15, 1993
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Peter Garrett's History: 1914 - 1993

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  • 04/7
    1914

    Birthday

    April 7, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Madison County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34942870 Enlisted: May 18, 1944 in Ft Benning Georgia 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
  • 08/15
    1993

    Death

    August 15, 1993
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1914, in the year that Peter Garrett was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1931, at the age of 17 years old, Peter 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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