5h 31min, dec 16, 1907 y - Great White Fleet Voyage Begins
Description:
This was the voyage of two battle groups of American vessels to show that the United States was a true blue water navy, and could flex it's military might across the world. Partly ordered because of the Russo-Japanese war two years prior, the United States wished to flex their power in the world with this tour.Added to timeline:
Date:
5h 31min, dec 16, 1907 y
Now
~ 117 years ago