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Rufus L Underwood 1917 - 1967

Rufus L Underwood of Americus, Sumter County, Georgia was born on August 31, 1917, and died at age 49 years old in March 1967.
Rufus L Underwood
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia 31709
August 31, 1917
March 1967
Male
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Rufus L Underwood's History: 1917 - 1967

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  • 08/31
    1917

    Birthday

    August 31, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Lamar County, Georgia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34972749 Enlisted: March 21, 1944 in Ft Mcpherson Atlanta 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
  • Professional Career

    Shoemakers And Shoe Repairmen, Not In Factory
  • 03/dd
    1967

    Death

    March 1967
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Rufus L Underwood 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, he was just 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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