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The 'Great White Fleet' was a large fleet consisting of 16 new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet, was sent around the world by US President Theodore Roosevelt. Launched on 16 December 1907, it travelled down the eastern coast of America, around the southern cape and back up the western coast, as the Panama Canal had not yet been completed. After this, it continued on to various ports around the world. The fleet reached its final destination on 22 February 1909.
The purpose of the fleet seemed to be as a show of American sea (naval) power, and showed to the world that the US had a Blue Water Navy, even though some of the ships were technically obsolete and no longer fit for battle.
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∙ 11y agoThe 'Great White Fleet' was a large fleet consisting of 16 new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet, was sent around the world by US President Theodore Roosevelt. Launched on 16 December 1907, it travelled down the eastern coast of America, around the southern cape and back up the western coast, as the Panama Canal had not yet been completed. After this, it continued on to various ports around the world. The fleet reached its final destination on 22 February 1909.
The purpose of the fleet seemed to be as a show of American sea (naval) power, and showed to the world that the US had a Blue Water Navy, even though some of the ships were technically obsolete and no longer fit for battle.
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What fleet did President Theodore Roosevelt send around the world to demonstrate the Navys new global capability?
The Great White Fleet
What did president roosevelt do to show us military power?
He sent put the great white fleet
What inspired Japan to build its own fleet of ships?
The Great White Fleet
What fleet did TR send around the works?
It was known as the Great White Fleet.
Why the great white fleet accomplished?
Yes
How was the great white fleet used?
The Great White Fleet was used by Roosevelt to show the growing American military power. The fleet circumnavigated the globe between December 1907 and February 1909.
What gave Japan the idea to build its own fleet of ships?
The great white fleet
What was a show of power to the Japanese in 1907?
the great white fleet
What color was the great white fleet painted?
Blue or black
What did the great white fleet visit to japan do?
build up its navy
Why did the U.S. want to impress Japan with the Great White Fleet?
The U.S wanted to impress Japan with the Great White Fleet Because they wanted to show them and the rest of the world just how powerful the U.S military was
What fleet did Theodore Roosevelt send around the world to demonstrate the Navy new global capability?
The Great White Fleet
