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Elvard Merritt 1923 - 2002

Elvard Merritt of Duncan, Stephens County, OK was born on June 26, 1923, and died at age 79 years old on September 11, 2002.
Elvard Merritt
Duncan, Stephens County, OK 73533
June 26, 1923
September 11, 2002
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Elvard Merritt's History: 1923 - 2002

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  • 06/26
    1923

    Birthday

    June 26, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Grady County, Oklahoma United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38693544 Enlisted: March 30, 1944 in Ft Sill Oklahoma 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

    Unskilled Miscellaneous Occupations, Nec
  • 09/11
    2002

    Death

    September 11, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Elvard Merritt was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1931, by the time this person was merely 8 years old, 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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