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William Leon Murphy 1925 - 1984

William Leon Murphy was born on October 7, 1925, and died at age 58 years old on May 3, 1984. William Murphy was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section E Site 455 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Leon Murphy.
William Leon Murphy
October 7, 1925
May 3, 1984
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  • 10/7
    1925

    Birthday

    October 7, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S1C Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 05/3
    1984

    Death

    May 3, 1984
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section E Site 455 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1925, in the year that William Leon Murphy was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1931, at the age of just 6 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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