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  2. James G. Thompson (New York politician) - Wikipedia

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    James G. Thompson (born January 15, 1829, in Sharon, Schoharie County, New York) was an American politician from New York. Life. He graduated from Rensselaer ...

  3. Double V campaign - Wikipedia

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    In the letter, Thompson refers to the "V for victory" sign prominently displayed by countries fighting "for victory over aggression, slavery, and tyranny," but proposes the adoption of a second 'V' for African Americans fighting for freedom overseas and at home, "the first V for victory over our enemies from without, the second V for victory ...

  4. Allen and James Thompson - Wikipedia

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    Brothers Allen Thompson (October 1, 1847 – February 27, 1906) and James Granville Thompson (December 25, 1849 – May 23, 1921) were Union Army soldiers during the American Civil War and recipients of the highest decoration of the United States military, the Medal of Honor. They are one of only a few pairs of brothers to have received the medal.

  5. Jim Thompson (powerboat racing) - Wikipedia

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    James G. Thompson (December 18, 1926 – May 13, 2021) was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman. He was best known for designing and building the Miss Supertest hydroplanes . Thompson was born in London, Ontario , to "Colonel" J. Gordon Thompson and Essie McCreery.

  6. Jim Thompson (Illinois politician) - Wikipedia

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    James Robert Thompson Jr. (May 8, 1936 – August 14, 2020) was an American politician, lobbyist, and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. [1] He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, having been elected to four consecutive terms and holding the office for 14 years, and is also the only governor ...

  7. James Thompson - Wikipedia

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    James R. Thompson (1936–2020), known as Jim Thompson, governor of Illinois and member of the 9/11 Commission James A. Thompson (Texas politician) , mayor of Sugar Land, Texas James Harold Thompson (born 1944), American politician in Florida

  8. James Thompson (fighter) - Wikipedia

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    James Thompson (born 16 December 1978) is an English former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. A seasoned professional competitor since 2003, Thompson has also formerly competed for PRIDE FC , Bellator MMA , Cage Rage , EliteXC , Sengoku , DREAM , KSW , Rizin , and the SFL .

  9. List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

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    James H. Thompson: Army: Surgeon U.S. Volunteers: New Bern, North Carolina: Mar 14, 1862: Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire. Medal of Honor winner Thompson, James B. (1843–1875) c1865: James B. Thompson: Army: Sergeant: Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles, "Bucktails" Battle of Gettysburg ...