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Teddy Roosevelt: “But in addition we should at once provide for a National Naval Reserve, organized and trained under the direction of the…”

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But in addition we should at once provide for a National Naval Reserve, organized and trained under the direction of the Navy Department, and subject to the call of the Chief Executive whenever war becomes imminent.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for the establishment of a National Naval Reserve to bolster national defense in times of war.

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