In a shocking move, the Turkish ministry urged the Ottoman parliament to adopt a sweeping naval program, calling for the expenditure of a staggering $100 million over the next seven years. The proposed plan, which would see the construction of seven battleships of the North Dakota type, torpedo boat destroyers, and a hospital ship, has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. The move is seen as a brazen display of imperial ambition, and many are left wondering what the true motives behind this massive undertaking are.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption, Organized Crime, Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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