Thomas M York (1918 - 2002)

Thomas's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the York family tree.

Thomas's Family

Add a parent

Add a parent

Thomas M York Add a partner Add a child Add a partner Add a child

Add a sibling

We currently do not have photos of Thomas M York. Below are potential family photos that share Thomas's last name or surname. Pictures really do say a thousand words. Add photos of Thomas during various points of his life

Larkin Blake York

Frances (York) Crabb

William Thomas York

Josiah Cowan York Jr

Abraham Huddleston "Hud" York

Josiah Cowan York Sr Grave

Josiah Cowan York Sr Gravesite

Josiah Cowan York Sr & Sarah (Blake) York

Alberta Irene (York) Parr

Alberta Irene (York) Parr

Sherri A Tise

Lynmore York c1940

Lynmore York, uniform

Lynmore York

Comanche County Texas 1900 Census

Add photo

What do you remember about Thomas M York? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about him. Or just leave a comment to show the world that Thomas is remembered.

Post

Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Thomas's lifetime

In 1918, in the year that Thomas M York was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.

In 1935, by the time he was 17 years old, on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.

In 1948, Thomas was 30 years old when on May 14th, the State of Israel was proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion, who became Israel's first Premier, and the U.S. officially recognized Israel. That evening, Egypt launched an air assault on Israel.

In 1986, at the age of 68 years old, Thomas was alive when on January 28th, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch. All seven crew members died. The cause of the explosion was later found to be a failed O-ring. The O-ring failure was due to the unusually cold conditions at Cape Canaveral.

In 1993, he was 75 years old when on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. He beat incumbent George H.W. Bush who was seeking his second term. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912.