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James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith 1916

James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith of Litchfield County, Connecticut United States was born in 1916 in South Lanarkshire County, Scotland United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith.

James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith

Litchfield County, Connecticut United States

1916

South Lanarkshire County, Scotland, ML11 0RQ, United Kingdom

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Introduction

James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith is the son of May and James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith. He had three sisters including May Stewart Naismith (1922-2014) and Martha Pettigrew Naismith (1925-1955).
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South Lanarkshire County, Scotland ML11 0RQ, United Kingdom

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white of Scottish heritage. Both of his parents were born in Scotland and his father was from Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Nationality & Locations

James resided in Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school and college graduate completing 4 years in both.
Military Service

James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith embarked on his military journey on January 6, 1941, when he enlisted in Waterbury, Connecticut, bearing military serial number 20136404. He joined the ranks of the Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service, demonstrating his dedication to serving his country. Enlisting as a Private in the National Guard, encompassing officers, warrant officers, and enlisted men, Naismith's commitment to duty was clear. His decision to serve in this capacity showcased his readiness to contribute to the nation's defense during a critical period. James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith's enlistment reflected his sense of responsibility and dedication to his military service, highlighting his willingness to step forward and play a vital role within the Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service.
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James was an engineer.
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In 1916, in the year that James Dunlop Turnbull Naismith was born, visiting nurse Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S. at 46 Amboy St. in Brooklyn New York. Ten days after the clinic opened, Sanger was arrested for "violating laws against giving out birth control information" which was defined as obscenity. The clinic was not handing out birth control - just information about sex and birth control methods. (The Comstock law categorized information about abortion, family planning, and contraception as “obscene”.) The clinics and organizations that Sanger established later evolved into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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In 1925, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.

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