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Herbert Taft 1921 - 1986

Herbert Taft of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on May 16, 1921, and died at age 65 years old in September 1986.
Herbert Taft
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY 11207
May 16, 1921
September 1986
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Herbert Taft's History: 1921 - 1986

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  • 05/16
    1921

    Birthday

    May 16, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Kings County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32544045 Enlisted: October 28, 1942 in New York City New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Semiskilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products
  • 09/dd
    1986

    Death

    September 1986
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Herbert Taft was born, hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
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In 1931, at the age of only 10 years old, Herbert was alive 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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