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Gerald Philip Trainor, born on November 27, 1943, died in 2015
The Human
Who is Gerald Trainor?
Gerald Trainor was a human born in the late months of 1943. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on April 11, 2023 on The Population Project. It was last edited on May 10, 2024.
The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1943?
The Detroit Race Riot of 1943 highlighted racial tensions in the United States, exacerbated by wartime production and migration, leading to calls for civil rights and social reform. The completion of the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, served as a symbol of American military strength during World War II. The Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles reflected cultural and racial conflicts, pitting servicemen against Mexican American youths and highlighting the broader issues of race and identity in wartime America.
Lee Oswald - USA Marine veteran who assassinated John F.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez - Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known mononymously as Selena, was an American singer. Referred to as the Queen of Tejano Music, her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. In 2020, Billboard magazine put her in third place on their list of Greatest Latino Artists of All Time, based on both Latin albums and Latin songs chart. Media outlets called her the Tejano Madonna for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market.
Jack Adkisson Sr - 3-time world champion and a 6-time NWA United States Champion.
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