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Susannah Ellis is Born
Born in Springfield Mssouri. -
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The Life and Times of Sue Kirk
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Flu and Floods
In January 1937, a devastating flood and flu outbreak occurred in Sikeston. -
German Army has a new commander
Adolf Hitler takes command of the German Army on this day in history. -
World War II begins.
"Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939, other European countries felt they had to act. The result was six long years of World War II."
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U.S. proclaims neutrality
The US proclaims its neutrality in WWII a position that would last until 12/7/1941 -
'Horton Hatches the Egg' is Published
My grandmother loves to read, and read this book to my mom when she was little. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
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Great Depression Ends
Great Depression ends in the United States: With unemployment figures falling fast due to World War II-related employment -
D-Day Invasion of Normandy
the start to the end of the war -
Franklin Roosevelt's fourth inauguration
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Koren War
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Moved to California
She moved ot California with her family in 1953 -
Sue Joins Marienes Corp
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Meets Daniel Kirk (Future Husband)
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Vietnam war starts
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Sue and Dan's Wedding
During a 6 week break Dan adn Sue got married, whilst Sue was still in the Army. Whith their marrage, Sue was honorably discharged because married women were not allowed to serve, and she was pregenat -
Jim born
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Pete was born
my uncle Pete is the second child. -
JFK Assassinated
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Star Trek T.V. Series Airs
Jim kirk, her sons nsame immortalized on Tv forever. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
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Move to Iowa with family
The kirk family moved from California to Iowa -
Teresa was born
My mom was born, she is the youngest by far. -
Blizzard of '73
Iowa City: April 8-10, 1973 - 14.3" (Closet to rural Amana) -
Jim and Cheri's wedding
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Amanda was born (First grandchild)
Jim and Cheris daughter Amanda. -
John Lennon Assassinated
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Pete and Nadiene's wedding
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Vietnam War Memorial Opened in Washington, DC
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Wreck of the Titanic Found
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40th Wedding Aniversary!
My grandparents 40th wedding aniversary! -
Allie is born
I am born! -
U.S. President Clinton Impeached
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Dan Kirk dies
My Grandpa died on this day. -
Terrorist Attack on Twin Towers
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Hurricane Katrina floods New Orleans
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Teresa and Daves wedding.
My mom getting married to Dave