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William Pelke 1914 - 1991

William Pelke was born on May 10, 1914, and died at age 77 years old on June 30, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Pelke.
William Pelke
May 10, 1914
June 30, 1991
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William Pelke's History: 1914 - 1991

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  • 05/10
    1914

    Birthday

    May 10, 1914
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  • 06/30
    1991

    Death

    June 30, 1991
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    William Pelke lived 1 year longer than the average family member when died at the age of 77.
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In 1914, in the year that William Pelke was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1921, he was just 7 years old when 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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