On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
And if we are ever pitted ship for ship on equal terms against the first-class navy of a first-class power, we shall need our best captains and our best crews if we are to win.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “And if we are ever pitted ship for ship on equal terms against the first-class navy of a first-class power, we shall…”
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From an essay advocating for a strong navy, Roosevelt asserts that superior leadership and trained personnel are crucial for victory in naval combat against a formidable adversary.
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