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William J Spencer 1914 - 2008

William J Spencer of New York, New York County, NY Africa was born on August 16, 1914, and died at age 93 years old on March 18, 2008.
William J Spencer
New York, New York County, NY 10037, Africa
August 16, 1914
March 18, 2008
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  • 08/16
    1914

    Birthday

    August 16, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Montgomery County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32491248 Enlisted: September 5, 1942 in Albany New York 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

    General Farmers
  • 03/18
    2008

    Death

    March 18, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1914, in the year that William J Spencer was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1931, at the age of 17 years old, William was alive 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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