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The Beginning
Shirley Strohl was born on September 5th, 1940, in Michigan. -
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese fighter planes launched a surprise attack in the United States, Hawaii. One day later, the U.S. declares war on Japan, leading into World War ll. -
The U.S. Goes Into War
After declaring war on Japan, four days later, the U.S. delcares War on Germany and Italy. -
Kindergarten
Shirley starts her first year as a kindergarter. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson is the first Arican-American to play in a professional baseball league. -
Middle School
Shirley enters middle school when she was 11 years old. -
High School
Shirley enters High School when she was 14 years old. -
Graduates
Shirley graduates her senior year when she was 17 years old. -
JFK Assassination
John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in his car though Dealy Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. -
First Child
Shirley gives birth to her first child, Mark. -
Marries Ed Gulbis
Shirley marries Ed Gulbis for the next 15 years. -
Second Child
Shirley gives birth to her second child, Danny. -
Third Child
Shirley gives birth to her third child, Sheri. -
Forth Child
Shirley gives birth to her forth child, David. -
Fifth Child
Shirey has her fifth and final child, Deana. -
Divorces Ed Gulbis
Ed leaves his family on July 4, and Shirley divorces him later that month.