My Italian: Chapter 392 American Patrol Launch

The Brooklyn Shipyard in New York is the most technologically advanced shipyard under the U.S. Navy, so more than half of the large U.S. warships are built here. As America's first armored cruiser of more than 10,000 tons, two of the Pennsylvania class were built here.

And today's Brooklyn Shipyard is dressed up, because today is a good day for the launch of the first battleship of the class, the Pennsylvania.

Therefore, on both sides of the No. 2 dock where the Pennsylvania is located, there are crowds of people participating in the launching ceremony.

"What a beautiful battleship."

As the most important guest at today's launching ceremony, Theodore Roosevelt, who was still the director of New York two years ago, is not what he used to be. He now serves as the deputy secretary of the Navy.

Of course, it's not a big deal just being a deputy minister, but Roosevelt's deputy minister is not ordinary. Because his immediate boss, Secretary of the Navy John Long, has been sick for a long time and is unable to manage political affairs, it is equivalent to him as the minister. In addition, President McKinley is not interested in the navy, so this Mr. Roosevelt can serve as the deputy minister. Controlling the U.S. Navy and monopolizing power, more importantly, he is only 39 years old. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the son of destiny.

"It is indeed a beautiful battleship."

This was the praise of his friend, Brigadier General George Dewey, and he was right. Compared with the current large warships of the US Navy, this slender Pennsylvania is indeed very good-looking.

"Yes, the workers of the Brooklyn Shipyard have worked hard. I heard that they worked overtime for the Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It's really hard work."

Rear Admiral Sampling looked at the battleship that was about to be launched, smiled and thanked the shipyard workers.

"Samplin, I heard that these four cruisers will be in your South Atlantic Fleet?"

Dewey looked at Major General Sampling at the side and couldn't help asking.

In the face of Dewey's inquiry, Sampling did not deny it. "This is just to let them get familiar with the sea conditions in the Caribbean as soon as possible. You know, those Cubans don't know when they will be independent without our help."

"Indeed, these Cubans are still a little bit close. When facing the Spanish army, they are still almost ready."

"That's why we need to help the Cuban people gain independence, and the navy needs to play a leading role in promoting Cuban independence."

Theodore Roosevelt was so naked as soon as he opened his mouth, which can already be regarded as explicit.

That's right, in order to show the strength of the United States, and in order to obtain the interests of Cuba, the capitalists in the United States can't wait any longer.

For Cuba, in 1880, the United States once proposed the idea of ​​buying Spain, which was heavily indebted at the time, and the bid was as high as 120 million US dollars. This price is nearly 17 times more expensive than buying Alaska from Russia. Let the United States be willing to pay such a high price to buy Cuba, which can also show its desire for Cuba.

However, the proposal of the United States was flatly rejected by Spain. Cuba is one of the few high-quality colonies of Spain. It provides dairy cows with generous taxes every year. How could it be possible to sell them for this little money?

Faced with the rejection of the Spaniards, the United States then supported the independence of the Cuban people, directly breaking away from Spanish rule. Over the past few years, the independence movement in Cuba has been one after another, and Americans can be seen more or less behind it. In addition, due to the distance, the United States has the advantage of being close to the water and has invested heavily in Cuba, which has aggravated the influence of the United States on Cuba.

Coupled with the smooth development of these years, the US economy has become the world's number one. The rapidly expanding economy has pushed the already aggressive United States to expand outwards even more frantically, seeking new sources of raw materials, commodity sales markets, and investment places in order to extract more high monopoly profits. But just as the United States was preparing to expand overseas, the entire world had been carved up by the old colonial powers.

At this time, the aging Spain came into view. Firstly, its strength is not strong, which is suitable for the United States to practice. Second, its colony Cuba is very coveted. In addition, Puerto Rico and the Philippines in Asia have very high strategic positions. The perfect candidate for leveling.

Therefore, people of insight in the United States are very interested in Spain. If Spain did not suddenly purchase two patrol ships, the United States would start plotting a war against Spain.

Of course, it’s not too late now. Spain bought two cruisers when it was dying, and the United States built four ships directly, plus several cutting-edge battleships built before. Unless God shows up to help Spain, there is no possibility of being spared. .

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I know how to do it, and I will make it into combat power as soon as possible."

Major General Sampling, who was full of ambition, knew his purpose and promised.

"That's good, but you have to pay attention that these warships will be launched within three months, and you need to arrange excellent personnel to operate the ships."

Why Theodore Roosevelt is so clear, because it is he who strictly requires the shipyard to guarantee the delivery time, so that the rare concentrated launch of this class of patrols can be made.

"Can each fleet deploy veterans to support it?"

That's right, Major General Samplin knew that the task was heavy, so he opened his mouth to offer his opinion.

"No problem, I will send a telegram to General Walker and Colonel Evans, asking them to transfer officers and sailors with extensive experience."

Facing Major General Sampling's request, Theodore Roosevelt readily agreed. Because he knows the urgency of the matter, the U.S. Navy only needs to wait for the four Pennsylvania-class cruisers to enter service before they can prepare to make trouble in Cuba.

"Your Excellency, Vice Minister, can the launching ceremony begin?"

While the three were chatting, the manager of the shipyard ran over and asked.

"sure no problem."

Facing the manager's inquiry, the three of them immediately stopped talking and prepared to participate in the ceremony. Theodore Roosevelt tightened his clothes even more, and appeared in front of everyone with a smile on his face.

Following his appearance, there was a burst of cheers at the scene, and it was unknown whether it was for the warship that was about to be launched or the Vice Minister of the Navy.

But it seems that Theodore Roosevelt still enjoys this~www.mtlnovel.com~He waved his hand to pay tribute to the ceremony.

"Our friend seems to like being a public figure very much, and he feels similar to those veterans who have been in politics for decades."

Dewey talked about his views on Theodore Roosevelt to Major General Sampling on the side.

"You're right, maybe you might call him President Roosevelt in the future."

Sampling very much agrees with Dewey's words,

"Your Excellency, this is champagne."

Roosevelt, who was completely unaware of the comments of the two, took a bottle of 5 liters of champagne tied with flowers, and threw it towards the bow of the USS Pennsylvania five meters away.

In the expectant eyes of everyone, the champagne was smashed to pieces, and then the Pennsylvania slowly slid towards the sea, and stopped firmly in the sea after getting a splash of spray.

The crowd cheered again, they cheered for the launched battleship.

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