Secretary of the Navy
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- Feb 14, 1889The Navy Comes Calling: Seattle’s Bid for a Naval StationA federal commission arrives in the Pacific Northwest to evaluate potential sites for a new naval base, with Lake Washington emerging as the frontrunner against competitors like Port Townsend.Seattle, WA
- Apr 3, 1889Seattle’s Turn Toward Global PowerWhile mourning lives lost in the Samoan crisis, local boosters embrace the promise of a massive naval expansion—and the federal contracts that come with it.Seattle, WA
- Sep 26, 1889The Navy Eyes the SoundFederal commissioners officially name Port Orchard as the superior site for a major naval base in the Pacific Northwest.Port Orchard, Bremerton, WA