Question

What was most important about the great white fleet's voyage?

Answer 1

The Great White Fleet was an importantshow of America's naval power to the rest of the world. It was also an important event in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. ... TheGreat White Fleet's successful return and completion of its mission added luster to Roosevelt's presidential career..

Answer 2

The Great White Fleet is the popular name that receives the combat fleet that completed the circumnavigation of the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of the President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. The fleet consisted of four squads of four battleships each, with their corresponding escorts. Roosevelt intended to demonstrate the US military potential and oceanic capacity of its fleet.

With their white-painted hulls with the exception of golden scrolls on their bows that carried badges in red, white and blue, these ships would eventually be known as the Great White Fleet.