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James Gasperson 1886 - 1964

James Gasperson of North Carolina was born on February 24, 1886, and died at age 78 years old in May 1964.
James Gasperson
North Carolina
February 24, 1886
May 1964
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James Gasperson's History: 1886 - 1964

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    1886

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    February 24, 1886
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  • 05/dd
    1964

    Death

    May 1964
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    James Gasperson lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 78.
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In 1886, in the year that James Gasperson was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1912, at the age of 26 years old, James was alive when in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
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