John Holder is a human born in the early months of 1951. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
What is the origin of the first name John?
John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, coming from the name Yohanan meaning "Yahweh has been gracious" or "graced by Yahweh." It is one of the most common Christian names, given in honor of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle. It has been a perennially popular name across the English-speaking world and many other cultures.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on April 08, 2023 on The Population Project. It was last edited on March 22, 2024.
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The Context
What was the context in the United States of America in 1951?
The Twenty-second Amendment was ratified, limiting U.S. presidents to two terms in office, a reaction to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency. The Korean War continued, with U.S. forces engaged in heavy fighting, including the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. The first commercial computer, UNIVAC I, was delivered to the U.S. Census Bureau, heralding the dawn of the computer age and its future impact on society and the economy.