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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Admiral
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:Veterans_of_Foreign_Wars
gptkb:Military_Officers_Association_of_America
gptkb:U.S._Naval_Institute
gptkb:Naval_Historical_Foundation
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Defense_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Achievement Medal
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1922-01-01
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:William_McGowan_Jr.
James McGowan
Susan McGowan
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Carrier_Strike_Group_8
gptkb:Naval_Forces_Europe
gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces
gptkb:Naval_Forces_Central_Command
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gptkbp:contribution
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Aviation safety improvements
Military education reforms
Strategic military partnerships
Defense policy development
Naval fleet modernization
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gptkbp:deathDate
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2002-01-01
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:United_States_Naval_Academy
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gptkbp:fullName
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gptkb:William_Y._McGowan
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Admiral William Y. McGowan
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gptkbp:influence
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Joint military operations
Naval aviation development
Carrier_operations
U.S._Navy_strategy
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gptkbp:legacy
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Military strategy
Naval leadership
Aviation advancements
International military relations
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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gptkb:U.S._Naval_Forces_Central_Command
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gptkbp:notableOperations
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gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Desert Shield
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gptkbp:placeOfBirth
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New_York_City,_New_York
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gptkbp:placeOfDeath
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gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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gptkbp:rank
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Admiral
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gptkbp:serviceBranch
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:serviceYears
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1942-1982
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gptkbp:spouse
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Mary McGowan
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