Notables Working Space

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Working space for ideas related to the Notables Project

Proposal

With July 4 upcoming - perhaps we can present a challenge related to some US Independence Day type profiles. Most of the profiles that are "founding fathers" are probably updated already, but what if we said something like:

- NOTABLES CHALLENGE: For the 4th of July, let's celebrate by researching someone beyond the 1776 timeframe! And who better to choose than a Medal of Honor recipient who was a true war hero from World War II?

Arthur J. Jackson was the last survivor of the Battle of Okinawa, a series of deadly battles fought for control of the area surrounding the island of Okinawa. PFC Jackson of the USMC was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in nearly single-handedly destroying 12 enemy pillboxes and killing 50 enemy soldiers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_J._Jackson

I'd recommend we create his profile to start with, so we'll add the link to wikipedia, maybe a strawman biography, and see who can get beyond the 1776 timeframe first.

Thoughts?

Recent Deaths

Gabe Pressman - noted journalist - died 23 June 2017 - NO CURRENT PROFILE

Frank Kush - noted NFL coach - died 22 June 2017 - NO CURRENT PROFILE

Sir Brian Kenny - senior British Army officer during 1980's-1990's - died 19 June 2017 - NO CURRENT PROFILE

Stephen Furst (Feuerstein) - American actor (Animal House) - died 16 June 2017 - NO CURRENT PROFILE

Helmut Kohl - Kohl-338 - died 16 June 2017 - Appears we'll need to update his profile - looks like Magnus tried to get someone's attention a week ago on 20 June and nothing has happened so far.

Arthur J. Jackson - Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions in WW II, most specifically during the battle of Okinawa - died 14 June 2017 - NO CURRENT PROFILE

Adam West - Anderson-12595 - died 9 June 2017 - could still improve his biography, even though he's currently connected

Sir Roger Moore - Moore-20832 - died 23 May 2017 - just got him connected, but its a long and winding road to get there - about 50 steps

And I always glance through this link anytime I'm hunting for a recent passing that would possibly be one that would generate some interest in WikiTree:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2017

Scott's List

Oh - and profiles that have personal interest for me (in my most unconnected lists):

Gene Wilder - Silberman-20

Jackie Robinson - Robinson-13

Denzel Washington - Washington-1279

Louis Braille - Braille-1

Alan Rickman - Rickman-382

Ted Cassidy (aka Lurch) - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cassidy-785