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Osie Lee Sykes 1917 - 1978

Osie Lee Sykes was born on May 29, 1917, and died at age 61 years old on November 24, 1978. Osie Sykes was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section I Site 669 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Osie Lee Sykes.
Osie Lee Sykes
May 29, 1917
November 24, 1978
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  • 05/29
    1917

    Birthday

    May 29, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 11/24
    1978

    Death

    November 24, 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section I Site 669 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
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In 1917, in the year that Osie Lee Sykes was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1931, Osie was merely 14 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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