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William A Young 1920 - 1971

William A Young of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on November 27, 1920, and died at age 50 years old in August 1971.
William A Young
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48227
November 27, 1920
August 1971
Male
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William A Young's History: 1920 - 1971

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  • 11/27
    1920

    Birthday

    November 27, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    De Kalb County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36188115 Enlisted: July 30, 1942 in Kalamazoo Michigan Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Lumbermen, Raftsmen, And Woodchoppers
  • 08/dd
    1971

    Death

    August 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1920, in the year that William A Young was born, speakeasies replaced saloons as the center of social activity. After the 18th Amendment was ratified and selling alcohol became illegal, saloons closed and speakeasies took their place. Speakeasies, also called a blind pig or blind tiger, were "so called because of the practice of speaking quietly about such a place in public, or when inside it, so as not to alert the police or neighbors". There were a lot of them and they were very popular. And where saloons often prohibited women, they were encouraged at speakeasies because of the added profits.
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In 1931, he was only 11 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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