Answer:
In 1897, Theodore Roosevelt was appointed by President William McKinley, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Step-by-step explanation:
Theodore Roosevelt, who later also became President of the United States, was known for his intense desire and his belief, in the need for his country to prepare itself for possible future wars, especially with Spain, given the growing interests, and the increasingly influential role, that the United States was playing in the world arena. Serving only for a year as Assistant Secretary, Roosevelt proved vital for the renewal and empowerment of the Navy and its forces, especially technology-wise, and he believed strongly that the United States needed to become involved in a war to prove its prowess, its power and solidify its position in the world. He also became involved with great strategists which proved vital when the Spanish-American War erupted. Theodore Roosevelt himself became a hero of this war.