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Ruth Ethel Burke 1931 - 1970

Ruth Ethel Burke was born on May 17, 1931, and died at age 38 years old on February 9, 1970. Ruth Burke was buried at Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Section B Row 1 Site 9 Box 916a - Old Belgrade Road, in Augusta, Me. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruth Ethel Burke.
Ruth Ethel Burke
May 17, 1931
February 9, 1970
Female
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  • 05/17
    1931

    Birthday

    May 17, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S2C Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/9
    1970

    Death

    February 9, 1970
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Section B Row 1 Site 9 Box 916a - Old Belgrade Road, in Augusta, Me 04330
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In 1931, in the year that Ruth Ethel Burke was born, 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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In 1943, Ruth was only 12 years old when on March 31st, the Broadway musical Oklahoma! opened. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. The musical ran for 2,212 performances originally and was made into a movie in 1954.
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