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Idell Higgins 1921 - 1978

Idell Higgins was born on May 17, 1921, and died at age 57 years old in June 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Idell Higgins.
Idell Higgins
May 17, 1921
June 1978
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Idell Higgins' History: 1921 - 1978

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  • 05/17
    1921

    Birthday

    May 17, 1921
    Birthdate
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  • 06/dd
    1978

    Death

    June 1978
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Idell Higgins lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
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In 1921, in the year that Idell Higgins was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1931, Idell was only 10 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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