My Grandpa's Life

My Grandpa

Period: Jan 1, 1927 to Dec 3, 2015

My Grandpa's Life and naitonal events occuring.

Grandpa Is Born

Mar 9, 1927

Grandpa was born on March 9th, 1927 at the Graham homestead in Adams County, Adams County WI.

Legos First Invented

Jan 1, 1932

Legos were first created on this day. Lego

Franklin D. Roosevelt Election

Mar 4, 1933

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) gets inaugurated into office. Franklin D. Roosevelt 1932 Election

First Day of First Grade

Sep 5, 1933

Grandpa's parents drove him to the Graham school. It was his first time going to school. Grandpa's school was a one-room country school. After the first day of his parents driving him to school, he had to walk one mile every day, except during winter. He took his lunch karo in a syrup pail.

American Troops Pulled From Haiti

Aug 15, 1934

On this day, the Amercan troops in Haiti are pulled out. American Occupation of Haiti

Hoover Dam

Sep 30, 1935

Hoover was built from 1931 to 1936 and was deciated by President Fraklin D. Roosevelt during the year of 1935. Hoover Dam History

Gone With The Wind

Jun 10, 1936

Gone With The Wind, by Maraget Mitchell, is first published on this day. Gone With The Wind

First Day of High School

Sep 2, 1941

After eigth grade graduation, Grandpa went to Oxford, WI High School. Graduated May of 1945.

Pearl Harbor Gets Bombed

Dec 7, 1941

It was on this day one of the most devestating events happened. Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. By this event occuring, the United States declared war on Japan, bringing us into World War II. Pearl Harbor Bombing

Pearl Harbor

Dec 8, 1941

Grandpa was in study hall. The principal came into the study hall and announced and said that the President was going to come in and declare war. The principal wanted the students to hear the President commit war on Japan for attacking Pearl Harbor. The president was Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Driver's Lisense

Jul 25, 1942

Grandpa's dad drove him to Friendship, WI. They talked to Sheriff Stone and they all got in the car. Grandpa was suppose to drive, while Grandpa's dad and Sheriff Stone rode in the back seat. They drove around the block by the courthouse. Then Grandpa's dad and Sheriff Stone talked for a while. Sheriff Stone said, "You passed the test." and that he'd recieve a license in the mail.

The Korean War

Jun 25, 1950

The Korean War begins on this day, beginning the first of three years of conflict with Korea. Korean War in Color The Korean War

Grandpa Gets Drafted

Dec 15, 1950

In December of 1950, Grandpa recieved a letter from the U.S. government stating that Grandpa had been chosen by his friends and neighbors to serve in the armed forces of the United States. Grandpa recieved a train ticket from Adams, WI to Milwaukee. The desitination was Camp Gordon in Georgia.

Discharged From The Army

Feb 3, 1952

After serving his tour of duty in Japan, he was shipped home via Hawaii to Camp Carson in Colorado. He was discharged in Camp Carson and they gave him a plane ticket to go to Chicago. They gave him another ticket on the train to Wisconsin Dells, WI. Grandpa was picked up by his father, who was happy to see him.

25th Birthday

Mar 9, 1952

Grandpa celebrated his 25th birthday on this day.

Fahrenheit 451

Oct 1, 1953

Fahrenheit 451 is published in 1953 by Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451

Hired to Grayhound Bus Company

Apr 12, 1954

A year later, Grandpa started working at Greyhound. Grandpa worked there for 32 years.

Wedding Bells

Sep 13, 1959

While Grandpa was working for Greyhound, he worked at various places. He met Grandma while working at Bismarck, ND.They got married on September 13th, 1959. Grandma and Grandpa celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on September 13th, 2014.

Starting A Family

Jun 30, 1960

Uncle Geoff was born on June 30th, 1960. And my dad ws born on May 20th, 1963.

John Fitzergerald Kennedy Assassinated

Nov 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy Assassintation While riding in the presidential limosuine in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, TX, three shots ran out, all being shot at JFK. At 1:00 CST, he was pronounced dead. It was offically announced at 1:30 CST.

Homeowner

Oct 4, 1964

Grandma and Grandpa lived in a mobile home until 1964 when they had a home built. They have lived in the same home until May of 2015. They moved to a senior apartment after they moved out of their house.

Star Trek is Born

Sep 8, 1966

The television series Star Trek is born with Star Trek: The Original Series. Gene Roddenberry was the creator. However, he died while the third television serie Star Trek: The Next Generation was still on air. Star Trek
Gene Roddenberry

First Earth Day Celebration

Apr 22, 1970

Earth Day The first Earth Day celebration was celebrated on this day. It was celebrated in thousands of colleges and universities. It is now celebrated every year since April 22th, 1970.

50th Birthday

Mar 9, 1977

Grandpa celebrates his 50th birthday on this day.

Retires from Greyhound Bus Company

Sep 26, 1986

Grandpa worked at Greyhound Bus Company for 32 years, retirng in 1986.

Grandson is Born

Jul 26, 2001

On this day, Grandpa's only grandson, John, is born.

75th Birthday

Mar 9, 2002

Grandpa celebrated his 75th birthday on this day.

Still Going Stronger

Dec 9, 2014

Grandpa continues to live on to this day. He will be celebrating his 88th birthday next year on March 9th, 2015.