Gadson Thompson (1918 - 1982)

Gadson Thompson’s biography is built and maintained by people like you. Create an online profile of Gadson so that their life is remembered forever. If any factual information is incorrect, please edit Gadson’s biography.

Pictures really do say a thousand words. Add photos of Gadson during various points of their life.

1918 - In the year that Gadson Thompson was born, following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.

1950 - When this person was 32 years old, in February, Joe McCarthy gave a speech alleging that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who worked in the State Department. He went on to chair a committee that investigated not only the State Department but also the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the Voice of America, and the U.S. Army for communist spies - until he was condemned by the U.S. Senate in 1954.

1965 - When this person was 47 years old, on March 8th, the first US combat troops arrived in Vietnam. The 3500 Marines joined 23,000 "advisors" already in South Vietnam. By the end of the year, 190,000 American soldiers were in the country.

1979 - This person was 61 years old when on November 4th, Iranian militant students seized the US embassy in Teheran and held 52 American citizens and diplomats hostage for 444 days. They were released at the end of the inauguration speech of the newly elected Ronald Reagan.

1982 - In the year of Gadson Thompson's passing, on September 14th, Princess Grace of Monaco (American actress Grace Kelly), 52, died of injuries when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her 17 year old daughter, Stephanie, was also in the car and suffered serious injuries but recovered. It's believed that the accident was caused when Princess Grace, who was driving, had a mild stroke.

Who was Gadson’s parents? Did they get married and did they have children? Share Gadson’s family tree to share their legacy and genealogy pedigree.

What do you remember about Gadson Thompson? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about them. Or just leave a comment to show the world that Gadson is remembered.