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George Washington Goethals
George Washington Goethals [Go-tuhles] (29 June, 1858 - 21 January, 1928) was a United States Army officer and civil engineer, best known for his supervision of construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. The Goethals Bridge between New York City and Elizabeth, New Jersey is named in his honor.
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