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Navy Secretary Daniels reports record naval expansion and readiness
Secretary Daniels summarizes wartime Navy progress from 1917 to 1918, noting rapid expansion from 4,500 officers and 80,000 enlisted to over 15,000 officers and 254,000 enlisted, 363 ports and yards, and a thousand ships. He highlights aircraft growth, training bases, promotions by selection, and unified war effort with allied fleets, while urging prudent budgeting and responsible civilian organization calls.
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