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Shelley Cain is a human born in 1968. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
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This record was created on July 03, 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 1968?
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. led to nationwide riots and mourning, underscoring the deep racial divisions and the impact of King's leadership on the civil rights movement. The Tet Offensive by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces marked a turning point in the Vietnam War, altering American public opinion and leading to increased anti-war sentiment. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated, further traumatizing the nation and impacting the political landscape.
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