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Matt Swenson 1899 - 1969

Matt Swenson of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho was born on June 17, 1899 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 69 years old in February 1969.
Matt Swenson
Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho 83814
June 17, 1899
Norway or Spitzbergen
February 1969
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Matt Swenson's History: 1899 - 1969

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  • 06/17
    1899

    Birthday

    June 17, 1899
    Birthdate
    Norway or Spitzbergen
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Kootenai County, Idaho United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39457996 Enlisted: October 24, 1942 in Spokane Washington Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations, Nec
  • 02/dd
    1969

    Death

    February 1969
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1899, in the year that Matt Swenson was born, on February 4th, the Philippine–American War began. The Philippines objected to the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, that transferred possession of the Philippines from Spain to the U.S. Filipinos began a fight for independence and fighting between U.S. forces and those of the Philippine Republic broke out. On June 2nd, the Philippines officially declared war on the United States.
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In 1912, Matt was only 13 years old when in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
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