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James A Jr Hopson 1918 - 2006

James A Hopson of Lawrence, Douglas County, KS was born on September 4, 1918, and died at age 87 years old on March 18, 2006.
James A Hopson
Lawrence, Douglas County, KS 66047
September 4, 1918
March 18, 2006
Male
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James A Hopson's History: 1918 - 2006

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  • 09/4
    1918

    Birthday

    September 4, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Wyandotte County, Kansas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37735017 Enlisted: July 19, 1944 in Ft Leavenworth Kansas Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Skilled Brakemen, Railroad
  • 03/18
    2006

    Death

    March 18, 2006
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1918, in the year that James A Jr Hopson 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.
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In 1941, at the age of 23 years old, James was alive when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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