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Harry Petrak 1914 - 1998

Harry Petrak of Bay Shore, Suffolk County, NY was born on January 23, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on August 31, 1998.
Harry Petrak
Bay Shore, Suffolk County, NY 11706
January 23, 1914
August 31, 1998
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Harry Petrak's History: 1914 - 1998

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  • 01/23
    1914

    Birthday

    January 23, 1914
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  • 08/31
    1998

    Death

    August 31, 1998
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    Cause of death
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    Harry Petrak lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 84.
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In 1914, in the year that Harry Petrak was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1931, he was 17 years old 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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