George Washington Goethals
Civil engineer, Military Person
1858 – 1928
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Who was George Washington Goethals?
George Washington Goethals was a United States Army officer and civil engineer, best known for his administration and supervision of the construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. The Goethals Bridge between Staten Island, New York City and Elizabeth, New Jersey is named in his honor, as is the Goethals Medal and the troop ship USNS George W. Goethals .
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- Born
- Jun 29, 1858
Brooklyn - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- City College of New York
- Died
- Jan 21, 1928
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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