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Shirley Lekin 1927 - 1989

Shirley Lekin was born on April 5, 1927, and died at age 62 years old on June 6, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shirley Lekin.
Shirley Lekin
April 5, 1927
June 6, 1989
Female
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Shirley Lekin's History: 1927 - 1989

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  • 04/5
    1927

    Birthday

    April 5, 1927
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  • 06/6
    1989

    Death

    June 6, 1989
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Shirley Lekin lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.
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In 1927, in the year that Shirley Lekin was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1931, at the age of only 4 years old, Shirley 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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