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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 76542-KN (Color)

Embroidered silk souvenir of the Great White Fleet's 1907-1909 cruise around the World

Probably purchased while the Fleet was visiting the Far East in 1908. Across its center are portraits of (from left to right) Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, who took command of the Fleet after it arrived on the U.S. West Coast; President Theodore Roosevelt; and Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who commanded the Fleet during its voyage from Virginia to California. Also featured is a depiction of the Fleet steaming in column and a photograph of an unidentified Sailor.

Donation of Mrs. C.G. O'Fiel, 1972.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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8 May 2003