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Thurland Sands 1931 - 1969

Thurland Sands was born on March 4, 1931, and died at age 38 years old in October 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thurland Sands.
Thurland Sands
March 4, 1931
October 1969
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Thurland Sands' History: 1931 - 1969

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  • 03/4
    1931

    Birthday

    March 4, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 10/dd
    1969

    Death

    October 1969
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Thurland Sands lived 34 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 38.
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In 1931, in the year that Thurland Sands was born, 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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In 1942, at the age of merely 11 years old, Thurland was alive when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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