Births on July 14

Claudia J. Kennedy

Born on July 14, 1947

Claudia J. Kennedy, American general

Claudia Jean Kennedy (born July 14, 1947) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army. She is the first woman to reach the rank of three-star general in the United States Army. She retired in 2000 after 31 years of military service.

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Events on 1947

10 Feb

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia.
5 Jun

George Marshall
Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe.
15 Aug

Indian independence movement
India gains Independence from British rule after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
30 Sep

New York Yankees
The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, is televised for the first time.
5 Oct

Harry S. Truman
The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

Births on July 14

Claudia J. Kennedy

Born on July 14, 1947

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Events on 1947

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

George Marshall

Indian independence movement

New York Yankees

Harry S. Truman