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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Person
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Tuskegee_Institute
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gptkbp:aircraft
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over 6,000
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Vietnam_Service_Medal
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Commendation_Medal
gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:Korean_Service_Medal
Air Medal
American Campaign Medal
Legion of Merit
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gptkbp:battle
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over 100
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gptkbp:born
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December 7, 1919
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gptkbp:children
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3
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gptkbp:died
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January 16, 2022
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Nebraska
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gptkbp:famousFor
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Korean_War_service
World_War_II_service
Vietnam_War_service
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gptkbp:honors
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Inducted_into_the_National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
Inducted_into_the_Michigan_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
Received_the_Congressional_Gold_Medal
Received_the_Wright_Brothers_Memorial_Trophy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Charles E. McGee
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gptkbp:influence
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Encouraged youth to pursue aviation careers
Mentor to young aviators
Promoted racial equality in the military
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Advocate for STEM education
Public speaker on aviation and military service
Role_model_for_African_American_pilots
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gptkbp:legacy
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Advocate for diversity in aviation
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force_Reserve
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gptkbp:militaryService
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:notableFor
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Tuskegee Airman
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gptkbp:occupation
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Pilot
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gptkbp:placeOfBirth
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gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
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gptkbp:placeOfDeath
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gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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gptkbp:rank
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Colonel
Colonel,_USAF_(Retired)
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gptkbp:serviceYears
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1943-1973
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Frances_McGee
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