Katherine Graham (1908–1979)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1908 in Michigan
- Died
- 1979 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Katherine Graham born? 1908 in Michigan.
When did Katherine Graham die? 1979 in Flint, MI.
Life story
Katherine Graham (1908–1979) was born in 1908 in Michigan, and died in 1979 in Flint, MI, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Katherine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Katherine's life.
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The world Katherine lived through
1908 · age 0 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 10 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 25 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 33 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 42 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 49 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 56 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 67 — The Vietnam War ended
Questions about Katherine Graham
When was Katherine Graham born?
Katherine Graham was born in 1908 in Michigan.
Where was Katherine Graham born?
Katherine Graham was born in Michigan.
When did Katherine Graham die?
Katherine Graham died in 1979 in Flint, MI.
Where did Katherine Graham die?
Katherine Graham died in Flint, MI.
How old was Katherine Graham at the time of death?
Katherine Graham was about 71 years old.
Where is Katherine Graham buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Katherine's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Katherine Graham was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Katherine was born.
Who was president when Katherine Graham died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Katherine died.
What generation was Katherine Graham part of?
Born in 1908, Katherine Graham was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Katherine Graham was born?
In 1908, Ford introduced the Model T.
What major events happened during Katherine Graham's lifetime?
During Katherine's lifetime: Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 0); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 12); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 29); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 39); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 49); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Katherine Graham?
Federal censuses taken during Katherine's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1908
Michigan
Death
1979
Flint, MI
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