On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
From the highest to the lowest officer, every naval man had seen and taken part, during time of peace, in the work which he would have to do in time of war.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “From the highest to the lowest officer, every naval man had seen and taken part, during time of peace, in the work which…”
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From an essay on naval readiness, Roosevelt emphasizes that all naval personnel gained practical experience in peacetime for their future wartime roles.
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