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Van Thomas Burleigh 1914 - 1969

Van Thomas Burleigh was born on July 9, 1914, and died at age 55 years old on August 8, 1969. Van Burleigh was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section U Site 1381 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Van Thomas Burleigh.
Van Thomas Burleigh
July 9, 1914
August 8, 1969
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  • 07/9
    1914

    Birthday

    July 9, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: SK1C Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/8
    1969

    Death

    August 8, 1969
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section U Site 1381 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
    Burial location
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In 1914, in the year that Van Thomas Burleigh was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1923, he was just 9 years old when on November 8th and 9th, Adolf Hitler and his followers (the early Nazi party) staged the "Beer Hall Putsch" in Munich in an attempt to take over Bavaria (a state in Germany). They failed. Hitler was charged with treason and convicted, receiving a sentence of 5 years. He served under 1 year in jail.
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