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Vernon Durston 1923 - 1981

Vernon Durston was born on December 15, 1923, and died at age 57 years old in April 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vernon Durston.
Vernon Durston
December 15, 1923
April 1981
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  • 12/15
    1923

    Birthday

    December 15, 1923
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  • 04/dd
    1981

    Death

    April 1981
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Vernon Durston lived 18 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
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In 1923, in the year that Vernon Durston was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1931, Vernon was just 8 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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