#OTD in 1940, Congress passed the Vinson-Walsh "Two-Ocean Navy" Act which increased the size of the U.S. Navy by 70%. It was the largest naval procurement bill in U.S. history, adding 18 carriers, 7 battleships, 33 cruisers, 115 destroyers, 43 subs and 15k aircraft to the fleet.

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Faces of the Fleet Ep. 01: Citizen No. T399836: Scott Lieng

Striving to make his life meaningful, this Sailor used his experience escaping a labor camp with his mother to give back to the country that has given his family so much.

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Archons of control.