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Johnnie W Matthews 1916 - 1986

Johnnie W Matthews was born on October 16, 1916, and died at age 69 years old on January 24, 1986. Johnnie Matthews was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section K Site 7583 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johnnie W Matthews.
Johnnie W Matthews
October 16, 1916
January 24, 1986
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  • 10/16
    1916

    Birthday

    October 16, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Women's Army Corps Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/24
    1986

    Death

    January 24, 1986
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section K Site 7583 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1916, in the year that Johnnie W Matthews was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1931, Johnnie was only 15 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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