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XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000040533
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
001-03671
11011 SUNSET HILLS RD
RESTON
VA
20190
703-876-3000
Gilliland Marguerite Amy
Officer
Common
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
900 Salem Street
Smithfield
RI
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08/03/2023
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Issuer
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03/01/2022
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Issuer
N
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Issuer
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Issuer
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