Whatever the procurement problems or tactical issues, a supremely powerful Navy is not a luxury the U.S. can safely dispense with. In September, ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy made their first-ever port calls in Germany, France, Britain and Italy, and Chinese admirals are frequent guests on American warships. "The Chinese Great White Fleet is not too far off on the horizon," says a senior Navy official in a recent conversation. One hundred years ago, Great Britain was the world's greatest naval power, and had an empire on which the sun never set.
Today, well, we read stories such as:
The Decline of the Royal Navy: Admiral Nelson Must be Turning in His Grave
Cash shortage to keep (Royal) navy in port
One hundred years ago, Great Britain was the world's greatest naval power, and had an empire on which the sun never set. Today, well, we read stories such as: Yes, empires are very costly, as we are learning the hard way.
Old TR would have been considered a Big government Republican and was responsible for a great deal of pro-government legislation.
He also was instrumental in getting Wilson elected, by running as a 3rd Party candidate, splitting the Republican vote.