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Basil W. Motley c. 1921

Basil W Motley of Orange County, TX was born circa 1921. Basil Motley was married to Blanche E. (Sellers) Motley on December 20, 1976 in Orange County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Basil W. Motley.
Basil W Motley
Orange County, TX
circa 1921
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In 1921, in the year that Basil W. Motley was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1931, 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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Blanche E. (Sellers) Motley

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Basil W. Motley

December 20, 1976
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Orange County, TX
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