Establish the Composition of the United States Navy: Hearings Before the Committee on Naval Affairs, House of Representatives, Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session, on H.R. 9218, to Establish the Composition of the United States Navy, to Authorize the Construction of Certain Naval Vessels, and for Other Purposes. January 31, February 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 28, 1938U.S. Government Printing Office, 1938 - 953 pages |
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Page 1939
... Panama Canal- would be safe . Adequate defense affects , therefore , the simultaneous defense of every part of the United States of America . It is our clear duty to further every effort toward peace but at the same time to protect our ...
... Panama Canal- would be safe . Adequate defense affects , therefore , the simultaneous defense of every part of the United States of America . It is our clear duty to further every effort toward peace but at the same time to protect our ...
Page 1940
... Panama , Canal Zone , Puerto Rico , and the Virgin Islands . The Philippine Islands are still United States territory and will remain so until complete independence is attained . All of these outlying island possessions are more or less ...
... Panama , Canal Zone , Puerto Rico , and the Virgin Islands . The Philippine Islands are still United States territory and will remain so until complete independence is attained . All of these outlying island possessions are more or less ...
Page 1949
... Panama Canal at the same time . Admiral LEAHY . It will not be sufficient for that . The CHAIRMAN . Then as a matter of fact , this addition places us in this position , that we have only a Navy that can afford protec- tion to one coast ...
... Panama Canal at the same time . Admiral LEAHY . It will not be sufficient for that . The CHAIRMAN . Then as a matter of fact , this addition places us in this position , that we have only a Navy that can afford protec- tion to one coast ...
Page 1961
... Panama Canal ? Admiral LEAHY . 110 feet , width of the lock . Mr. SUTPHIN . The larger ships are the Lexington and the Saratoga . Admiral LEAHY . That is correct . Mr. SUTPHIN . What is their width ? Admiral LEAHY . The Lexington is 108 ...
... Panama Canal ? Admiral LEAHY . 110 feet , width of the lock . Mr. SUTPHIN . The larger ships are the Lexington and the Saratoga . Admiral LEAHY . That is correct . Mr. SUTPHIN . What is their width ? Admiral LEAHY . The Lexington is 108 ...
Page 1965
... Panama Canal ; you have to provide defense for your train and your convoys , and at the same time carry on an aggressive campaign into foreign waters . Admiral LEAHY . Some provision would have to be made for all of those purposes , but ...
... Panama Canal ; you have to provide defense for your train and your convoys , and at the same time carry on an aggressive campaign into foreign waters . Admiral LEAHY . Some provision would have to be made for all of those purposes , but ...
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Page 2256 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be CONSTANTLY awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Page 2256 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 2023 - The peace-loving nations must make a concerted effort in opposition to those violations of treaties and those ignorings of humane instincts which today are creating a state of international anarchy and instability from which there is no escape through mere isolation or neutrality.
Page 2256 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote relation. Hence, she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it...
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Page 2049 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers.
Page 2339 - Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants.
Page 2022 - Most important of all, the will for peace on the part of peaceloving nations must express itself to the end that nations that may be tempted to violate their agreements and the rights of others will desist from such a cause. There must be positive endeavors to preserve peace. America hates war. America hopes for peace. Therefore, America actively engages in the search for peace.
Page 2024 - It seems to be unfortunately true that the epidemic of world lawlessness is spreading. When an epidemic of physical disease starts to spread, the community approves and joins in a quarantine of the patients in order to protect the health of the community against the spread of the disease.
Page 1949 - In the field of world policy I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor — the neighbor who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others— the neighbor who respects his obligations and respects the sanctity of his agreements in and with a world of neighbors.