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Secretary Daniels Discovered Byrd Teaching the Bible
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels recounts how an injury redirected Richard Byrd from marine duties to aviation. Daniels recalls Byrd's early promise, how Byrd was assigned to the Dolphin, and their joint voyages to the Maine coast, highlighting Byrd's modesty, clean speech, and rising reputation.
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Secretary Daniels
Byrd
Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Richard Byrd
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Wilson
Daniels
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Young Men’s Christian Association
Dick’ Byrd
Dolphin
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Young Byrd
Maine