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Lester Thornton 1913 - 1979

Lester Thornton of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado was born on June 25, 1913, and died at age 66 years old in September 1979.
Lester Thornton
Durango, La Plata County, Colorado 81301
June 25, 1913
September 1979
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Lester Thornton's History: 1913 - 1979

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  • 06/25
    1913

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    June 25, 1913
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  • 09/dd
    1979

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    September 1979
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    Lester Thornton lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
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In 1913, in the year that Lester Thornton was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1921, at the age of just 8 years old, Lester was alive when on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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