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Billie F Rakes 1931 - 2001

Billie F Rakes of Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV was born on February 28, 1931, and died at age 70 years old on September 29, 2001.
Billie F Rakes
Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV 25901
February 28, 1931
September 29, 2001
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Billie F Rakes' History: 1931 - 2001

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  • 02/28
    1931

    Birthday

    February 28, 1931
    Birthdate
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  • 09/29
    2001

    Death

    September 29, 2001
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Billie F Rakes lived exactly as long as the average family member when died at the age of 70.
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In 1931, in the year that Billie F Rakes was born, 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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In 1942, Billie was only 11 years old when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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