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He was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on this date. This date coincides with the election of Arthur Griffin as the president of teh Irish Free State.
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At the age of 12, my grandfather left school in order to help on the family farm. As this time was during the Great Depression, all help was needed. Because of this he only had a 6th grade education at the time.
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My grandfather lived during the time of World War 2.
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In the 1940s to early 1950s, my grandfather was married to his first wife, Evelyn, and had his first child named John.
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From the late 1940s to early 1950s, my grandfather joined the Army. While he was in the army he was able to obtain his GED.
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My grandfather fought overseas during the Korean War.
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My grandfather married his second wife, Theresa Jane DuCote, on this day.
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His first son from his second marriage was born on this day in Georgia. This is also the same day that John F. Kennedy was elected as president.
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At the end of 1963, his son Kent died from Spinal Meningitis.
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The birth of his first daughter and my mother was on this day. She was born in Quantico, Virginia. This was also the day after Nikita Kruschev had visited East Berlin.
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My grandfather was alive during the time that John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
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The birth of his daughter, Janis, occurred this day. She was born in Leesville, Louisiana. This was also the day that Robert F. Kennedy was buried.
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My grandfather retired from the Army during this year. He retired in Texas.
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This daughter was also born in Leesville, Louisiana. On this day, there were also race riots occurring in Miami, Florida.
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This daughter was also born in Leesville, Louisiana.
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His wife passed away on this day.
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His Granddaughter, Chelsea (my oldest sister) was born on this day. She was born in Leesville, Louisiana.
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My Grandfather passed away during this month. The day that he passed away is not known for certain.
