Guarding America's coast at the dawn of the 20th century

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Naval strategist Capt. Alfred Thayer Mahan, Secretary of the US Navy John D. Long and Commodore Winfield Scott Schley are responsible for countering a possible sudden appearance of Spanish warships in an era before long-distance radio communications. The challenges faced by the US Coast Guard and the US Customs Service while guarding America's ports are discussed.

General services, International politics, Marine cargo handling, Ports, Safety and security measures, Military policy, United States. Coast Guard, United States. Customs Service

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'Ready now, sir!': Nimitz the Destroyerman, muddied but unbowed

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An overview of the history of U.S. Navy destroyers is presented with the approach of the 100th anniversary of the commissioning of the first U.S. Navy destroyer, the 'Decatur.' The ship survived an accident in 1908 when then junior ensign Chester W. Nimitz ran it into a mud bank just south of Manila.

History, Destroyers (Warships), Ships, United States. Navy

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The Royal Navy's tutorial on the fine points of firing

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The dawn of the 20th century represented the most transformational periods in the history of the American naval forces. The transformations that were made in the Navy's gunnery area to improve the aiming techniques are discussed.

Management dynamics, National Security, Dept of the Army, Management, United States. Army, Company business management, Naval history

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