United States Navy

“Stout hearts, my laddies! If the row comes, REMEMBER THE MAINE, and show the world how American sailors can fight.”

“Under our Republic we support an army less than that of any European power of any standing and a navy less than that of either of at least five of them.”

“We should have a good navy, and our sea-coast defences should be put in the finest possible condition. Neither of these cost much when it is considered where the money goes, and what we get in return. Money expended in a fine navy not only adds to our security and tends to prevent war in the future, but is very material aid to our commerce with foreign nations in the meantime.”