History of the United States II / Unit 7 USH2 0930 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Great White Fleet
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The idea
From December nineteen oh seven to February nineteen oh nine, sixteen white-painted battleships sailed around the world on what was publicly called a goodwill tour.
In practice
Japan's government reading the tour as a warning about American interests.
Where people slip
In the same years, the Yawp says, the Gentlemen's Agreement had Japan stop issuing passports to labourers bound for America.
Your place on the trail
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