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U S waits for Ottoman reply over Smyrna incident
The United States adopts a watchful waiting policy toward Turkey after the Smyrna harbor firing on the Tennessee. Officials expect an apology if the act was unauthorized, with Navy and State Department seeking full facts before any naval moves. Advisors weigh removing the cruisers vs keeping them to protect missionary interests and American citizens.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
Tennessee
Smyrna
State Department
Mexico
Navy Department
Renton C. Decker
Morgenthau
Constantinople
Decher 3
Daniels
Caro
Hina
North Carolina
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