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James Anderson, born on July 1, 1917 in South Dakota, USA, died in 1986

The Human

  • Who is James Anderson?
    James Anderson was a human born in the United States of America in the late months of 1917. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
  • What is the origin of the first name James?
    James is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of the Latin name Iacomus, which was derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." James has been a royal name in Scotland and England for centuries and remains widely used today.
  • What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
    This record was created on June 02, 2023 on The Population Project. It was last edited on August 23, 2024.

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.
  • They were born in 1917
    Joan de Havilland - English-American actress
    Sari Gabor - Hungarian-American socialite and actress.
    Ermes Borgnino - American actor whose career spanned over six decades.

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Details
  • Sex at Birth:
    Male
  • Full Name:
    JAMES ANDERSON
  • Reference Country:
    United States of America
  • Date of birth:
    July 1, 1917
  • Country of Birth:
    United States of America
  • Place of Birth:
    South Dakota
  • Year of death:
    June 1986
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