President Roosevelt wants support for the great white fleet to demonstrate the U.S. military power.
Further Explanations:
The Great White Fleet was the 16th battleship that sailed for a world voyage in order to reflect the naval power of the United States. The voyage started on 16th December 1907 and came to end on 22nd February 1909. The naval ship comprised of 16 battleships of the Atlantic fleet. The navy was ordered to have a friendly visit to the nations of the world and show off their naval power. Through this Roosevelt sought to prove American’s blue water naval capability and its military supremacy.
Theodore Roosevelt the 26th is always credited for transforming foreign undertakings of the nation and always trusted that nation holds greater responsibility in global affairs. He along with congress took measures to strengthen the nation’s naval force so as to balance its supremacy in the whole world. He worked on this dogma even after the term of his office.
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Answer Details:
Grade: High school
Subject: US History
Chapter: Theodore Roosevelt
Keywords: United States, Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, Great White Fleet, 16th battleship, United States, Atlantic fleet, naval power, military supremacy, global affairs, supremacy, dogma,
