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William J Phillips 1927 - 2008

William Jones Phillips of Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina was born on October 21, 1927, and died at age 80 years old on August 23, 2008.
William Jones Phillips
Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina 29388
October 21, 1927
August 23, 2008
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William Jones Phillips' History: 1927 - 2008

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  • 10/21
    1927

    Birthday

    October 21, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Spartanburg County, South Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44188658 Enlisted: April 25, 1946 in Ft Jackson Columbia South Carolina Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    General Farmers
  • 08/23
    2008

    Death

    August 23, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that William J Phillips was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1931, when he was just 4 years old, 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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