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Shelley Cain is a human born in 1971. The sex at birth is presumed to be female.
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This record was created on December 04, 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 1971?
The 26th Amendment was ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, acknowledging the argument that those old enough to be drafted for war should also have the right to vote. The Pentagon Papers, revealing classified details of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, were published by The New York Times, sparking a massive freedom of the press controversy. Walt Disney World Resort opened in Orlando, Florida, significantly impacting tourism and becoming a landmark of American culture and entertainment.
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