FDR: “In hitting power and in efficiency, I would even make the assertion…”

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In hitting power and in efficiency, I would even make the assertion that it is stronger today than it was during the World War.

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Democratic · New York

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He claims that the Navy's current capabilities surpass those during World War I, showcasing its enhanced fighting power.

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