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why did president theodore roosevelt order the great white fleet to circle the world in the early 1900s
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why did president theodore roosevelt order the great white fleet to circle the world in the early 1900s

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to demonstrate Americas Military power

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Theodore Roosevelt ordered the "Great White Fleet" to navigate the world because he sought to demonstrate growing American military power and naval strength and capabilities. He also wanted to test the battle worthiness of the fleet and to provide opportunity for improvement.
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