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James Pearce Dana 1923 - 1997

James Pearce Dana of Orinda, Contra Costa County, CA was born on June 21, 1923, and died at age 74 years old on September 22, 1997. James Dana was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section CB Site 1215-F 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno.
James Pearce Dana
Orinda, Contra Costa County, CA 94563
June 21, 1923
September 22, 1997
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James Pearce Dana's History: 1923 - 1997

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  • 06/21
    1923

    Birthday

    June 21, 1923
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    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: LCDR Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 09/22
    1997

    Death

    September 22, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Golden Gate National Cemetery Section CB Site 1215-F 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca 94066
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In 1923, in the year that James Pearce Dana was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1934, at the age of just 11 years old, James was alive when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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