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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:American_Maritime_Congress
gptkb:port
gptkb:National_Maritime_Union
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:amended_by
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gptkb:Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1936
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gptkbp:appointed_by
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gptkb:U._S._Maritime_Administration
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gptkbp:effective_date
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1928
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gptkbp:enacted_by
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gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:goal
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to ensure a strong merchant fleet
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gptkbp:historical_context
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growth of international trade
development of U. S. naval power
post-World War I economic recovery
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Merchant Marine Act of 1928
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gptkbp:impact
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increased U. S. shipping capacity
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gptkbp:includes_provisions_for
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tax incentives for shipowners
subsidies for ship construction
financial assistance for shipping companies
regulations for maritime labor
requirements for U. S. citizenship for crews
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:World_War_I
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gptkbp:legislation
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gptkb:Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1936
gptkb:Jones_Act
gptkb:Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1970
gptkb:software
gptkb:Maritime_Security_Act
Coast Guard Authorization Act
Cargo Preference Act
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gptkbp:outcome
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enhanced national security
fostered competition in shipping
improved shipbuilding technology
increased employment in shipping
strengthened U. S. maritime industry
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gptkbp:purpose
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to promote the U. S. merchant marine
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:repealed_by
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gptkb:Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1970
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gptkbp:significance
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established a framework for federal support
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:69th_Congress
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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