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Robert L Rittenhouse 1917 - 1987

Robert L Rittenhouse of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL was born on November 6, 1917, and died at age 69 years old on October 22, 1987.
Robert L Rittenhouse
Springfield, Sangamon County, IL 62702
November 6, 1917
October 22, 1987
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  • 11/6
    1917

    Birthday

    November 6, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Sangamon County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36047295 Enlisted: August 27, 1941 in Chicago Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Sales Clerks
  • 10/22
    1987

    Death

    October 22, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1917, in the year that Robert L Rittenhouse was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1931, Robert was only 14 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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