Andrew Douglas
JOHNSON
(b.
January 8, 1929
,
Bessmay, Texas, USA
d.
April 6, 2004
,
Tacoma, Washington, USA
)
Age: 75
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Andrew Douglas JOHNSON was born January 8, 1929 in Bessmay, Texas, USA
Andrew Douglas JOHNSON was the child of George Wesley JOHNSON and Leflee RANDOLPHSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Andrew Douglas married Emma JENKINS . The couple had (at least) 1 child. Emma JENKINS was born February 21,1930 in Wier, Texas, USA. Emma died April 9, 2005 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Emma was the child of Caesar "Duke" JENKINS and Myrtie Emma GOSEY.
Andrew Douglas JOHNSON died April 6, 2004 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
Occupation: Janitor
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1929 Birth January 8, 1929
Bessmay, Texas, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1952 Birth of ChildAndrew JOHNSON was born December 3, 1952, Jasper, Texas, USA
Andrew Douglas was 23 years old.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.Obituary
The News Tribune
11 Apr 2004
SSG Andrew Douglas Johnson
January 8, 1929 - April 6, 2004
Born in Bessmay, Texas, Andrew Douglas Johnson peacefully passed away on April 6, 2004.
He faithfully served the Lord as a Deacon of St. John's Baptist Church for 40 years.
Andrew served in the U.S. Military for 20 years, retiring in 1967 as a Sergeant.
He returned to work at the Bethel School District and retired in 1991.
Andrew enjoyed fishing, hunting and, most importantly, the task of being a loyal husband, adoring father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Emma Lee 'Honey' Johnson, his loving wife of 52 years, survives him, as well as two sons, Andrew Wesley and Dennis, three daughters, Gayle Johnson-Matthews (Virgil), Princilla Dinish (Dominic), Tina Asagai (Robert); eight grandchildren, Orenthal, Olaunda, Virgil, Jamala, Marquis, Dawn, Robby, Malik; and two great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Jadah. Three brothers, four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews will ...Read MORE...
The News Tribune
11 Apr 2004
SSG Andrew Douglas Johnson
January 8, 1929 - April 6, 2004
Born in Bessmay, Texas, Andrew Douglas Johnson peacefully passed away on April 6, 2004.
He faithfully served the Lord as a Deacon of St. John's Baptist Church for 40 years.
Andrew served in the U.S. Military for 20 years, retiring in 1967 as a Sergeant.
He returned to work at the Bethel School District and retired in 1991.
Andrew enjoyed fishing, hunting and, most importantly, the task of being a loyal husband, adoring father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Emma Lee 'Honey' Johnson, his loving wife of 52 years, survives him, as well as two sons, Andrew Wesley and Dennis, three daughters, Gayle Johnson-Matthews (Virgil), Princilla Dinish (Dominic), Tina Asagai (Robert); eight grandchildren, Orenthal, Olaunda, Virgil, Jamala, Marquis, Dawn, Robby, Malik; and two great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Jadah. Three brothers, four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews will ...Read MORE...
2004 Death April 6, 2004
Tacoma, Washington, USA
He died at the age of 75.
Andrew is buried at: Tahoma National Cemetery Kent King County Washington, USA Plot: Sec 9, Site 203
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