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Selmer J Westby 1898 - 1992

Selmer J Westby was born on October 5, 1898, and died at age 93 years old on May 4, 1992. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Selmer J Westby.
Selmer J Westby
October 5, 1898
May 4, 1992
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Selmer J Westby's History: 1898 - 1992

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  • 10/5
    1898

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    October 5, 1898
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  • 05/4
    1992

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    May 4, 1992
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    Selmer J Westby lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 93.
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In 1898, in the year that Selmer J Westby was born, on February 15th, the USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbor. The reason for the explosion has never been found, but it killed 266 men. "Remember the Maine" became a rallying cry and precipitated the United States' declaration of war on Spain two months later - the beginning of the Spanish-American War. On December 10th, the war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty gave the U.S. Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam - for $20 million - and, temporarily, Cuba.
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In 1931, when this person was 33 years old, 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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