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Teddy Roosevelt: “To get the very best work out of them, they should all be composed of trained and seasoned men; and in any event they…”

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To get the very best work out of them, they should all be composed of trained and seasoned men; and in any event they should not be sent against a formidable adversary unless each crew has for a nucleus a large body of such men filling all the important positions.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement underscores Roosevelt's belief in the need for experienced crews in naval operations to ensure success against strong adversaries.

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