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Bertha W Lang, born on March 17, 1917 in San Diego, California, USA
The Human
Who is Bertha Lang?
Bertha Lang is a human born in the United States of America in the early months of 1917. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on July 21, 2023 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.
The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1917?
The United States entered World War I, marking a significant shift in foreign policy from neutrality to engagement, in response to unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmermann Telegram. The Espionage Act was passed, reflecting the government's move to suppress dissent and control information during wartime. The October Revolution in Russia led to the Bolsheviks' rise to power, impacting the global political landscape and eventually influencing US-Soviet relations during the Cold War.
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