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William Shaw 1910 - 1967

William Shaw of Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois was born on February 22, 1910, and died at age 57 years old in December 1967.
William Shaw
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois 61554
February 22, 1910
December 1967
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  • 02/22
    1910

    Birthday

    February 22, 1910
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  • 12/dd
    1967

    Death

    December 1967
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    William Shaw lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
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In 1910, in the year that William Shaw was born, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. U.S. publisher W.D. Boyce was visiting England when he became lost in the London fog. An unknown Boy Scout helped him find his way out, declining a tip (he said that he was a Boy Scout and was doing his good deed for the day). Boyce was so impressed that he incorporated the Boy Scouts of America when he returned home. Its purpose was "to teach boys patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values."
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In 1931, William was 21 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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