February 9, 1921, Washington D.C. – In a move that has raised eyebrows across the nation, Senator William E. Borah’s proposal to suspend naval building for six months has been met with fierce resistance from the Senate Naval Committee. The committee’s negative report effectively killed the resolution, paving the way for the completion of the United States’ grand naval building program, launched in 1916.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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