Gough Whitlam
Gough Whitlam was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1972 until his dismissal in 1975. He is known for his progressive policies that aimed to reform education, healthcare, and social welfare, as well as his efforts to promote Australia’s independence in foreign policy. Whitlam's government is often remembered for its ambitious agenda and the controversial circumstances of his ousting.
Born on Jul 11, 1916 (108 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 32,597 | $1,380,000 | 1,764$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,499,884 | 32,597 | $1,380,000 | 1,764$ |
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam ended 23 years of Coalition government in 1972 and is referenced in the context of government spending.
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Australia:
McIlroy’s work, on the National Gallery of Australia’s once-controversial abstract expressionist masterpiece that the Whitlam government helped the nascent gallery purchase.
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam's cuts to tariffs were short-lived under Malcolm Fraser's government.
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam is mentioned for his quibbling over the phrase 'All the way with LBJ'.
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