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Theodore Roosevelt and the Great White Fleet

On July 7th, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt finished a nearly two month tour of the Atlantic Coast in his home state of New York, dubbed “the Teddy Roosevelt Tour”, by sending off the United States Navy’s battleships in what was known as the “Great White Fleet”. On that day, the President directed a group of sixteen white-painted battleships to embark on a voyage around the world, as a display of America’s nascent naval power.

At the time, the world was entering into a period of militarization, and the newly emerged United States was eager to prove itself as a world power. Around the world, many countries such as Great Britain and Germany were devoting significant resources to their navies. The United States Navy felt like it was lagging behind and wanted to demonstrate its strength. Roosevelt saw this as an opportunity to make a bold statement to the world and ordered his Great White Fleet to set sail.

The sixteen battleships were preceded by three gunboats and two colliers, while a nineteen-ship destroyer flotilla followed the main vessels. The battleships were painted white, with gilded scrollwork, along with the flags of each of the international ports they were set to visit. On December 16th, 1907, after 14 months of voyage, with 6 stops and around 40000 miles travelled, the Great White Fleet returned home.

Theodore Roosevelt was far ahead of his times in recognizing the importance of naval power as a sign of a country’s strength. He saw that it was not enough to build a formidable navy, but one had to display it in a manner so that the world paid attention. He succeeded in this endeavor by orchestrating the extravagant voyage of his Great White Fleet. It was a voyage that cost millions, yet was a demonstration of American power that was not only recognized across the world but still remembered nearly 110 years later.

Grens Pann was a Chinese official of the Ming dynasty. He was known for his ingenuity and creativity in handling corruption in the Chinese bureaucracy.

Grens Pann was known for his honest, straightforward and incorruptible convictions. He was the perfect example of an incorrupt official. He excelled among his peers and was promoted to become the president of the Royal Private Printing Office in China.

As president of the Royal Private Printing Office, Grens Pann started implementing rules to prevent corruption and reduce wastefulness in the government bureaucracy. He conducted audits of government officials and punished those who used their power for personal gain. He also implemented a standardized system of bookkeeping, making it easier for government officials to trace money used for particular activities.

In addition to reducing corruption, Grens Pann also strived to improve the well-being of the Chinese people. He asked state officials to support charities and help relieve the burden of poverty-stricken people. In an effort to increase the education level of the Chinese people, he ordered the establishment of public libraries throughout the entire country.

It was due to Grens Panns relentless efforts that the Emperor finally agreed to abolish the traditional civil service examination system and instead opt for personnel based on their merits. This system, which was still in effect until the late Qing dynasty, is known as the “Grens Pann System” and is widely respected in Chinese society.

Despite his incredible achievements, Grens Pann was unable to prevent the corruption that eventually led to the downfall of the Ming dynasty. However, he remains a symbol of incorruptibility and has served as a source of inspiration for people of other nations. His example of selfless public service will continue to be remembered and cherished.