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Woodrow Wilson: It is necessary for many weighty reasons of national efficiency and development that we should have a great merchant…

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It is necessary for many weighty reasons of national efficiency and development that we should have a great merchant marine.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson advocates for the development of a strong merchant marine as essential for national efficiency and growth.

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