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Marion Knight, born on April 19, 1965 in Compton, California, USA
The Human
Who is Marion Knight?
Marion Knight is a human born in the United States of America in the early months of 1965. 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 22, 2025 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.
The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1965?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, a cornerstone of civil rights legislation, was enacted to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, significantly impacting the political power of African Americans in the South. The first U.S. combat troops were sent to Vietnam, marking a significant escalation in American involvement in the Vietnam War. The Watts riots in Los Angeles highlighted racial tensions and inequalities, leading to a greater awareness of the need for social reforms.
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