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Great Naval Prowess Shown in James Town Exposition Opening
Norfolk April 26 The James town post centennial exposition opened with President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower reviewing war vessels at Hampton Roads and at Discovery Landing. The ceremony featured speeches by St George Tucker and Roosevelt, a 700-voice chorus, and a naval parade with 328 American ships and 12 foreign vessels including British, German, Austrian squadrons. The fleet showcased powerful ships under Rear Admiral Evans, with notable salutes and honors for foreign and American rivals alike.
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Norfolk
United States
Roosevelt
Hampton Roads
Discovery Landing
Lowed
Amcticad BO
Y St. George Tucker
Loeb
Nelville
Good Hope
Atlantic
Robley D. Evans
Exposition Grounds
Great Britain
Austria
Germany
Sir George Nelville
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Argyll
Hampshire
Rex
Sankt George
Higy Per
Ireland
Rome
Greece
America
American Republic
Virginia
Republic
Virginia Nile
Moses
Fitzhugh Lee
Ampioon