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William J Gilbert 1914 - 1998

William J Gilbert of Rio Dell, Humboldt County, CA was born on January 13, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on August 10, 1998.
William J Gilbert
Rio Dell, Humboldt County, CA 95562
January 13, 1914
August 10, 1998
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  • 01/13
    1914

    Birthday

    January 13, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Nevada County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39395812 Enlisted: August 31, 1942 in Sacramento California 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
  • 08/10
    1998

    Death

    August 10, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1914, in the year that William J Gilbert was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1931, he was 17 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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