John Phelan
John Phelan was a dedicated corporal in the Irish Defence Forces, serving for 28 years with the 30th Battalion James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny. He passed away on March 31, 2023, and his funeral garnered attention due to a controversial incident involving the removal of a Tricolour flag from his coffin, which caused significant distress to his family and colleagues.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 105,415 | $21,000,000 | 6,688$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,036 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Totals | 2 | 398,888,662 | 134,451 | $23,700,000 | 7,843$ |
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United Kingdom:
The memo calls for Navy Secretary John Phelan to select a new name for the fleet oiler.
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United States:
Hegseth had directed Navy Secretary John Phelan to do so.
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Slovakia:
Commander John Phelan emphasized the importance of hypersonic weapons for America's deterrence capabilities.
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United States:
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced on Wednesday that the Navy will no longer pursue a zero-emissions goal.
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Ireland:
John Phelan was a Defence Forces veteran whose coffin was controversially requested to be stripped of the Irish flag at his funeral.
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