The first necessity of our Government is the maintenance of a navy so efficient and strong that, in conjunction with our army, no enemy may ever invade our country.
Herbert Hoover: “The first necessity of our Government is the maintenance of a navy so efficient and strong that, in conjunction with our…”
On the recordOctober 26, 1931
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Statement on Navy Day.
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