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Sidney Schechter 1910 - 1994

Sidney Schechter of New York, New York County, NY was born on January 15, 1910, and died at age 84 years old on November 9, 1994.
Sidney Schechter
New York, New York County, NY 10011
January 15, 1910
November 9, 1994
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  • 01/15
    1910

    Birthday

    January 15, 1910
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  • 11/9
    1994

    Death

    November 9, 1994
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Sidney Schechter lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 84.
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In 1910, in the year that Sidney Schechter was born, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. U.S. publisher W.D. Boyce was visiting England when he became lost in the London fog. An unknown Boy Scout helped him find his way out, declining a tip (he said that he was a Boy Scout and was doing his good deed for the day). Boyce was so impressed that he incorporated the Boy Scouts of America when he returned home. Its purpose was "to teach boys patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values."
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In 1931, Sidney was 21 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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