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... navy as a defensive force designed to prevent an invasion of the United States . The strength of this concept of a navy solely for defense is evidenced in its acceptance by all American Presidents during the nineteenth century , except ...
... navy as a defensive force designed to prevent an invasion of the United States . The strength of this concept of a navy solely for defense is evidenced in its acceptance by all American Presidents during the nineteenth century , except ...
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... Navy and the Naval Policy Board , advising the creation of a fleet of long - range battleships , aroused a storm of protest . Scores of petitions from pacifists and other groups protesting the large appropriations for the navy were ...
... Navy and the Naval Policy Board , advising the creation of a fleet of long - range battleships , aroused a storm of protest . Scores of petitions from pacifists and other groups protesting the large appropriations for the navy were ...
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... navy with the country's need for economy and retrenchment . William S. Holman of Indi- ana questioned the sincerity of those who advocated a sizable navy as a means of defense against attack from Europe . Believing that the demand for a ...
... navy with the country's need for economy and retrenchment . William S. Holman of Indi- ana questioned the sincerity of those who advocated a sizable navy as a means of defense against attack from Europe . Believing that the demand for a ...
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The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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