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Gertha Wells 1931 - 1983

Gertha Wells was born on September 7, 1931, and died at age 51 years old in August 1983. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertha Wells.
Gertha Wells
September 7, 1931
August 1983
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  • 09/7
    1931

    Birthday

    September 7, 1931
    Birthdate
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  • 08/dd
    1983

    Death

    August 1983
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Gertha Wells lived 21 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 51.
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In 1931, in the year that Gertha Wells 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 1957, when she was 26 years old, on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
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