20th Annual Theodore Roosevelt Symposum: TR and the Navy

From his first book, The Naval War of 1812, to his commissioning of the Great White Fleet, Theodore Roosevelt championed the Navy throughout his career. His study of history and of modern warfare led him to believe that the only way the United States could become one of the world's great powers was by maintaining a powerful navy. "A great navy does not make for war, but for peace. It is the cheapest kind of insurance," Roosevelt wrote to Secretary of the Navy John D. Long in 1897. At the 20th Annual TR Symposium, we will explore TR's passion for naval power, his role in promoting and building up the US Navy, and the role of the Navy in the current world order.

Those interested can visit dickinsonstate.edu/TR for more information.