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The success of the cruise, performed as it was without a single accident, immeasurably raised the prestige, not only of our fleet, but of our Nation; and was a distinct help to the cause of international peace.
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Roosevelt claims that the successful naval cruise enhanced both the fleet's and the nation's prestige, contributing to global peace efforts.
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