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Russell Carl Nelson 1922 - 2007

Russell Carl Nelson was born on March 25, 1922, and died at age 84 years old on February 11, 2007. Russell Nelson was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section KK Site 1531 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Russell Carl Nelson.
Russell Carl Nelson
March 25, 1922
February 11, 2007
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  • 03/25
    1922

    Birthday

    March 25, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Coast Guard Rank attained: BM2 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/11
    2007

    Death

    February 11, 2007
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section KK Site 1531 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1922, in the year that Russell Carl Nelson was born, on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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In 1931, at the age of merely 9 years old, Russell 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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