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James Leonard Tagle Gordon (January 17, 1917 – February 20, 1967) was the first elected mayor of Olongapo City, Philippines from December 30, 1963 to February 20, 1967. He was born on January 17, 1917 of an American Marine father, John Jacob Gordon,〔Anderson, Gerald ''Subic Bay from Magellan to Pinatubo'' Gerald Anderson (2009) ISBN 1441444521 p.146〕 and a Filipina mother, Veronica Tagle y Bella. Unlike his four brothers who took American citizenship and lived in the United States, he chose to stay in the Philippines as a Filipino citizen and raised his children as Filipino citizens. Gordon is the father of former Olongapo Mayor Richard Gordon. Gordon is allegedly the descendant of the Filipino revolutionary hero, José Tagle.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Jose Tagle - Wikipilipinas: The Hip 'n Free Philippine Encyclopedia )〕 One of the three children of Tagle was Veronica who married John Jacob Gordon. Jose Tagle was known for his exploits in leading a raiding team against friars and Civil Guards in the Battle of Imus,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Battle of Imus - Wikipilipinas: The Hip 'n Free Philippine Encyclopedia )〕 then against a strong Spanish force in Bacoor, Cavite. He was victorious in both instance and won the high regard of Aguilnaldo. In recognition of his leadership Aguinaldo appointed Tagle Municipal Mayor of Imus. ==Civic Consciousness== His family orientedness showed in his successful attempts to put up an institution that would take care of orphans and abandoned children. Together with his friends, he put up Boys Town- Girls Home which still exists to this day, caring for around 70 wards. Jimmy Gordon’s widow Amelia J. Gordon continues this tradition of caring by keeping under her care children from very poor families. In the field of civic work James Gordon led in the forming of groups that worked on community projects. He was one of the organizers of the Olongapo Civic Action Group〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Image: cabalan.jpg, (448 × 330 px) )〕 that worked on beautification projects and in general improvement of the city. He was one of the founders of the Olongapo Rotary Club, which has given rise to four other Rotary Clubs at present. He was also one of the founders of the Olongapo Knights of Columbus- and was selected the second Grand Knight. He organized the Olongapo Businessmen’s Association which then, as now, played a significant part in community life. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James Leonard Gordon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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