Statements (80)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operations
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:C-54_Skymaster
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Berlin_Airlift
gptkb:Operation_Vittles |
| gptkbp:candy_drop_method |
parachutes
|
| gptkbp:candy_used |
chocolate bars
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
U. S.-German relations
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of hope
|
| gptkbp:drops |
over 23 tons
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 15 months
|
| gptkbp:ended |
September 1949
|
| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Cold_War
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Candy Bomber
|
| gptkbp:impact |
boosted morale of children
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
post-war conditions in Germany
|
| gptkbp:initiated_by |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
children's stories
similar operations |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Gail Halvorsen's personal initiative
|
| gptkbp:involved |
volunteers
airlift pilots support staff |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
anniversaries
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a symbol of kindness
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Berlin,_Germany
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
widely reported
|
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Gail_Halvorsen
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| gptkbp:purpose |
to deliver candy to children
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:U._S._government
gptkb:German_government |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased support for the Berlin Airlift
|
| gptkbp:started_in |
July 1948
|
| gptkbp:sugar_content |
gptkb:candy
gptkb:Sugar chocolates hard candy lollipops marshmallows chocolate-covered bananas candy bars chocolate-covered marshmallows chocolate-covered nuts chocolate-covered pretzels chocolate-covered strawberries chocolate-covered almonds chocolate-covered caramel chocolate-covered cherries chocolate-covered coconut chocolate-covered graham crackers chocolate-covered jelly beans chocolate-covered nougat chocolate-covered peanuts caramels chocolate-covered fruit chocolate-covered raisins chocolate-covered cookies toffees chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs chocolate-covered apples chocolate-covered apricots chocolate-covered dates chocolate-covered figs chocolate-covered grapes chocolate-covered kiwis chocolate-covered mint patties chocolate-covered oranges chocolate-covered peaches chocolate-covered pineapples chocolate-covered plums chocolate-covered raisins. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
children of Berlin
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:humanitarian_aid
|
| gptkbp:year |
1948
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Curtiss_C-54_Skymaster
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|