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The Great White Fleet

Teddy Roosevelt wanted the world to meet the might of the United States with the “Great White Fleet”. This naval fleet of ships sailed around the world. They voyaged to where so many different flags were unfurled. This country became a world power, and was not about to sit on the shelf. Mr. Roosevelt took pride in this project. He was a military man himself. Back in 1907 was when this historic episode took place. Since then, this nation has progressed at a steady pace. Robert Pettit Motif: historical New Poem: March 18, 2014

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Date: 3/20/2014 5:28:00 AM
Well penned write and congratulations on the fine win, robert
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Date: 3/20/2014 4:09:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest sponsored by Giorgio A.V. - A wonderful win poem from you Robert ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/20/2014 1:10:00 AM
Robert, Congrats, awesome win! ~SKAT~
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Date: 3/19/2014 11:04:00 PM
Robert, Impressive like the themes. Congratulations on your win. :) Love ~LINDA
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Date: 3/19/2014 9:05:00 PM
You were not perchance a sailor in your early life? A fine tribute to both President Roosevelt and the navy... They made our country worthy of its position in the world. Great writing, Robert.
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Robert Pettit
Date: 3/20/2014 1:47:00 AM
My grandfather was a lieutenant junior grade on one of the ships in the fleet. I remember my grandmother telling me about his adventures.
Date: 3/18/2014 7:35:00 PM
Gooooo America!!!
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Date: 3/18/2014 2:28:00 PM
what a great history poem that will be handed down to our future generations. it should be incorporated in our history books! So patriotic..
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