James J. Cooke (August 2, 1939 - March 28, 2016) was an American historian, author, academic, and soldier known for his studies of the U.S. military during World War I. He served in the U.S. Army, particularly during the Gulf War where he played an important intelligence role. Cooke was passionate about the academic responsibilities of research, publication, and education, contributing to various scholarly journals and publishing several notable works on French imperialism. He also co-founded la Société des historiens coloniaux français.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James J. Cooke belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Baltimore
Place of Death: Oxford
Educated At: Mississippi College | University of Georgia
Occupation: military historian
Employers: University of Mississippi
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society | Bronze Star Medal
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Ephemeris for August 2, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 27 | 10 Leo 37 | 3 Scorpio 20 |
| Moon | 5 Pisces 36 | 23 Scorpio 1 | 26 Aries 23 |
| Mercury | 22 Leo 45 | 7 Leo 47 | 23 Scorpio 58 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 5 | 2 Cancer 54 | 16 Scorpio 55 |
| Mars | 26 Capricorn 49 | 27 Virgo 20 | 16 Aquarius 7 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aries 42 | 12 Cancer 5 | 0 Aries 8 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 18 | 1 Aries 28 | 27 Aries 31 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 42 | 0 Gemini 59 | 20 Taurus 38 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 31 | 1 Aries 57 | 24 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 19 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 2 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 33 | 20 Pisces 10 | 29 Libra 0 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 33 | 20 Virgo 10 | 29 Aries 0 |
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