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James Alston 1927 - 1977

James Alston was born on May 1, 1927, and died at age 50 years old in November 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Alston.
James Alston
May 1, 1927
November 1977
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James Alston's History: 1927 - 1977

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  • 05/1
    1927

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    May 1, 1927
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  • 11/dd
    1977

    Death

    November 1977
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    James Alston lived 18 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 50.
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In 1927, in the year that James Alston was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1937, he was merely 10 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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