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Shelley Cain is a human born in the early months of 1960. 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 April 10, 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 1960?
The U.S. Navy submarine USS Triton completed the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe, demonstrating American naval power and technological prowess. The first televised presidential debates were held between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, highlighting the growing influence of television on politics. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was signed into law, further addressing voting rights and the enforcement of federal laws regarding discrimination.
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