Teddy Roosevelt: “Our ships must be assembled in squadrons actively cruising away from…”

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Our ships must be assembled in squadrons actively cruising away from harbors and never long at anchor.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for an active naval presence to maintain readiness and effectiveness.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Our ships must be assembled in squadrons actively cruising away from harbors and never long at anchor.”