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John C Downs 1900 - 1987

John C Downs of Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina was born on March 15, 1900, and died at age 87 years old in April 1987.
John C Downs
Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina 28655
March 15, 1900
April 1987
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John C Downs' History: 1900 - 1987

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  • 03/15
    1900

    Birthday

    March 15, 1900
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Caldwell County, North Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34592650 Enlisted: November 30, 1942 in Cp Croft South Carolina Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Carpenters
  • 04/dd
    1987

    Death

    April 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1900, in the year that John C Downs was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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In 1914, when he was just 14 years old, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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