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“You don't go to Gettysburg with a shovel, you don't take belt buckles off the Arizona.”

Quote by Robert Ballard

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Robert Ballard, born on June 30, 1942, is a renowned marine scientist and professor. He has made significant contributions to the fields of marine archaeology, marine geology, and marine biology. Ballard is best known for his discovery of the Titanic, which brought him widespread recognition and advanced the field of marine archaeology. more

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