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Great White Fleet visit 1908

Visit of the United States of America naval fleet of 16 vessels as part of the circumnavigation of the globe. Painted white, the peacetime colour scheme, it served as a showpiece of goodwill and demonstrated American seapower.

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Date of event
20 Aug 1908 - 27 Aug 1908
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