Clarence E. Swanson (1897–1976)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1976
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- Names in Stone
When was Clarence E. Swanson born? 1897.
When did Clarence E. Swanson die? 1976.
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Clarence E. Swanson (1897–1976) was born in 1897, and died in 1976, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Clarence E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Clarence E.'s life.
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The world Clarence E. lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Clarence E. Swanson
When was Clarence E. Swanson born?
Clarence E. Swanson was born in 1897.
When did Clarence E. Swanson die?
Clarence E. Swanson died in 1976.
How old was Clarence E. Swanson at the time of death?
Clarence E. Swanson was about 79 years old.
Where is Clarence E. Swanson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Clarence E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Clarence E. Swanson was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Clarence E. Swanson died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when Clarence E. died.
What generation was Clarence E. Swanson part of?
Born in 1897, Clarence E. Swanson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Clarence E. Swanson's lifetime?
During Clarence E.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Clarence E. Swanson?
Federal censuses taken during Clarence E.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1976
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