How Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Great White Fleet’ revealed the Navy’s potential
In the early 20th century, the Japanese navy's display of force during the Russo-Japanese War caught the attention of US President Theodore Roosevelt. This event prompted Roosevelt to further develop the US Navy, which had been largely overlooked by those in power. Roosevelt had long been an advocate for a stronger naval component, and as president, he increased funding for the construction of battleships and large cruisers.
The Navy's manpower also grew significantly during his time in office. Further details about Roosevelt's vision for the Navy and its development are available from the source, providing insight into this period in US naval history.
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