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Rita Murphy 1923 - 1990

Rita Murphy was born on August 27, 1923, and died at age 66 years old on August 11, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rita Murphy.
Rita Murphy
August 27, 1923
August 11, 1990
Female
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  • 08/27
    1923

    Birthday

    August 27, 1923
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  • 08/11
    1990

    Death

    August 11, 1990
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Rita Murphy lived 6 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
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In 1923, in the year that Rita Murphy 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, at the age of only 8 years old, Rita 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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