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James Anderson is a human born in the early months of 1914. 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 April 11, 2024 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.
The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1914?
The Panama Canal was officially opened, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly reducing shipping times, marking a monumental engineering achievement and strategic advantage. World War I began in Europe, with the United States initially remaining neutral, highlighting the country's isolationist stance before eventually entering the war in 1917. The Clayton Antitrust Act was passed, strengthening antitrust laws against price discrimination and monopolies, and protecting the rights of workers to organize and strike.
They were born in 1914
Richard Widmark - American film, stage, and television actor and producer.
Jean Tatlock - Reporter and writer for the party's publication Western Worker.
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