On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We must keep steadily in mind that not only was it necessary to build the navy, but it was equally necessary to train our officers and men aboard it by actual practice.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “We must keep steadily in mind that not only was it necessary to build the navy, but it was equally necessary to train…”
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From an essay on the importance of a strong military, Roosevelt emphasizes that practical training is as vital as material acquisition for naval power.
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