Smedley D. Butler Jr.

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:advocated_for Anti-imperialism
Peace movements
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:veterans
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:born July 30, 1881
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:died June 21, 1940
gptkbp:famous_for Criticism of U. S. military interventions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Smedley D. Butler Jr.
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
Human rights advocacy
Social reform movements
Progressive politics
Civil rights movements
Anti-fascist movements
Environmental movements
Social justice movements
Grassroots activism
Anti-war activists
Labor movements
Global peace initiatives
Anti-globalization movements
Community organizing efforts
Political reform movements
Nonviolent resistance movements
Veterans' rights advocacy
Peaceful protest movements
Political dissent movements
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:socialism
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:military_leadership
Public speaking
Political activism
gptkbp:legacy Influence on anti-war movements
Critique of military-industrial complex
Recognition as a whistleblower
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:War_Is_a_Racket
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:West_Chester,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Marblehead,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major_General
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:Philippine-American_War
gptkb:Banana_Wars
gptkbp:service_years 1898–1931
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ethel_C._Butler
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Smedley_Butler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4