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Balford E Hurst 1917 - 1996

Balford E Hurst of Waco, McLennan County, TX was born on May 16, 1917, and died at age 79 years old on May 27, 1996.
Balford E Hurst
Waco, McLennan County, TX 76707
May 16, 1917
May 27, 1996
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Balford E Hurst's History: 1917 - 1996

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  • 05/16
    1917

    Birthday

    May 16, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Mc Lennan County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38682573 Enlisted: March 20, 1944 in Cp Wolters Texas 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
  • 05/27
    1996

    Death

    May 27, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1917, in the year that Balford E Hurst was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1931, at the age of merely 14 years old, Balford 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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