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November 4, 1925
Vilas County News
Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin
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Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle defends U.S. Navy against critics citing recent misfortunes and foreign propaganda during Washington Navy Day speech, urging public support; other naval heroes also address the event.
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ADMIRAL EBERLE HITS FOES OF NAVY
Makes Address at National Celebration of Navy Day.
Washington.—Bitterly attacking those who have criticized the navy because of her recent misfortunes, Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle, chief of naval operations, made a strong plea for the understanding and support of the American people for the navy.
He spoke at the national celebration of Navy day, a day which, he declared, had been set aside to focus attention on America's naval line of defense.
Other speakers during the Navy day ceremonies at the national capital were Commander John Rodgers, hero of the Hawaiian flight; Commander C. E. Rosendahl, navigation officer of the ill-fated Shenandoah, and Lieut. Commander R. E. Byrd, commander of the naval air forces sent with the Donald MacMillan Arctic expedition. All their speeches were broadcast by radio.
"When misfortunes have fallen to the lot of the naval service and they fortunately have been few—there have been those who have bitterly criticized the navy in general, even before the cause had been determined or the responsibility had been fixed," Admiral Eberle stated.
"There have been those who, inspired by the insidious foreign propaganda of the world's enemies of law and order, have been anxious to forget the 150 years of honorable and distinguished service the navy has rendered to the country and have sought by every means in their power to undermine the interest of our citizens in their navy and to turn their enthusiasm for the navy into contempt and into hatred.
"But the navy is a great national service and it will carry on in spite of all."
Makes Address at National Celebration of Navy Day.
Washington.—Bitterly attacking those who have criticized the navy because of her recent misfortunes, Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle, chief of naval operations, made a strong plea for the understanding and support of the American people for the navy.
He spoke at the national celebration of Navy day, a day which, he declared, had been set aside to focus attention on America's naval line of defense.
Other speakers during the Navy day ceremonies at the national capital were Commander John Rodgers, hero of the Hawaiian flight; Commander C. E. Rosendahl, navigation officer of the ill-fated Shenandoah, and Lieut. Commander R. E. Byrd, commander of the naval air forces sent with the Donald MacMillan Arctic expedition. All their speeches were broadcast by radio.
"When misfortunes have fallen to the lot of the naval service and they fortunately have been few—there have been those who have bitterly criticized the navy in general, even before the cause had been determined or the responsibility had been fixed," Admiral Eberle stated.
"There have been those who, inspired by the insidious foreign propaganda of the world's enemies of law and order, have been anxious to forget the 150 years of honorable and distinguished service the navy has rendered to the country and have sought by every means in their power to undermine the interest of our citizens in their navy and to turn their enthusiasm for the navy into contempt and into hatred.
"But the navy is a great national service and it will carry on in spite of all."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Navy Day
Admiral Eberle
Naval Criticism
Foreign Propaganda
Naval Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle
Commander John Rodgers
Commander C. E. Rosendahl
Lieut. Commander R. E. Byrd
Donald Macmillan
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle
Commander John Rodgers
Commander C. E. Rosendahl
Lieut. Commander R. E. Byrd
Donald Macmillan
Location
Washington
Event Date
Navy Day
Story Details
Rear Admiral W. E. Eberle attacks critics of the navy over recent misfortunes and pleads for public understanding and support, highlighting 150 years of honorable service against foreign propaganda influences, during Navy Day celebrations where other naval figures also spoke.