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Ruth Heelan 1914 - 1982

Ruth Heelan of Elmont, Nassau County, NY was born on August 5, 1914, and died at age 67 years old in February 1982.
Ruth Heelan
Elmont, Nassau County, NY 11003
August 5, 1914
February 1982
Female
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  • 08/5
    1914

    Birthday

    August 5, 1914
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  • 02/dd
    1982

    Death

    February 1982
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    Ruth Heelan lived 6 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 67.
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In 1914, in the year that Ruth Heelan was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1931, Ruth was 17 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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