Chilean Antarctic Expedition
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Chilean Antarctic Expedition
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The First Chilean Antarctic Expedition (1947–1948) was an expedition to Antarctica mounted by the Chilean government and military to enforce its territorial claims against British challenges, namely Operation Tabarin. Among other accomplishments the expedition established Base General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme on February 18, 1948. Chilean President Gabriel González Videla personally inaugurated the base, thereby becoming the first head of state to set foot on the continent. The inactive resea
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Expedition in 1947
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilean_Antarctic_Expedition
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2022-12-20T03:12:43Z
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