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Vivian W Whitson 1922 - 1966

Vivian W Whitson was born on March 15, 1922, and died at age 44 years old on October 18, 1966. Vivian Whitson was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section B Site 1491A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vivian W Whitson.
Vivian W Whitson
March 15, 1922
October 18, 1966
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  • 03/15
    1922

    Birthday

    March 15, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: T SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/18
    1966

    Death

    October 18, 1966
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section B Site 1491A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1922, in the year that Vivian W Whitson was born, on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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In 1931, Vivian was just 9 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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