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Modiena Porter 1912 - 2009

Modiena Porter of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas was born on May 11, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on May 22, 2009.
Modiena Porter
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas 75965
May 11, 1912
May 22, 2009
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Modiena Porter's History: 1912 - 2009

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  • 05/11
    1912

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    May 11, 1912
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  • 05/22
    2009

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    May 22, 2009
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    Modiena Porter lived 25 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 97.
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In 1912, in the year that Modiena Porter was born, in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
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In 1931, Modiena was 19 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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Modiena Porter's Family Tree & Friends

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