Properties (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
air race
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gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:National_Aeronautic_Association gptkb:Aero_Club_of_America |
gptkbp:aircraft |
stimulated economic growth
increased safety measures various aircraft improved aircraft performance biplanes fostered international relations promoted innovation monoplanes influenced military aviation strategies enhanced navigation techniques developed communication systems inspired youth to pursue aviation careers encouraged competition encouraged public investment in aviation expanded air routes led to technological improvements led to the establishment of air mail services shaped commercial aviation industry |
gptkbp:awards |
$25,000
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gptkbp:climate |
varied
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films depicted in media inspired songs |
gptkbp:date |
November 1919
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gptkbp:duration |
one-time event
|
gptkbp:events |
competition
|
gptkbp:finish |
1919
|
gptkbp:foundedIn |
1919
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gptkbp:historicalContext |
post-World_War_I_aviation_boom
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Great American Air Race
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gptkbp:impact |
increased public interest in aviation
|
gptkbp:influenced |
pilot training
aircraft design aviation regulations |
gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future air races
|
gptkbp:length |
over 2,000 miles
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Bessie_Coleman
gptkb:Jimmy_Doolittle Charles Lindbergh |
gptkbp:participants |
various aviators
|
gptkbp:purpose |
promote aviation
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gptkbp:route |
approximately 2,500 miles
New_York_to_San_Francisco |
gptkbp:safety |
high
|
gptkbp:significance |
first transcontinental air race
|
gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
|
gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Ruth_Law
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