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April 26th, 1907 to November 30th, 1907 - Jamestown


                                                                                                                                               

The fleet's depature from Hampton Roads was a grand celebration of naval might that was attended by President Roosevelt.  They departed from Hampton Roads on December 17, 1907, with some question as to the intent of the fleet when in arrived in the Pacific.  Where we going to war with Japan?  This Harper's Weekly Magazine article "Fight or Frolic" outlines our nations thoughts.


This photo, over 36-inches long, depects the fleet before departure in Hampton Roads.  The photographer is C. W. Colastanti of Portsmith, Virginia.


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 "Located on the beautiful waters of Hampton Roads, the Centennial presents one of the most imposing and picturesque efects every attained at any exposition.  Situated in the very heart of Colonial America, surrounded by the most famous historic associations, it naturally reporesents the noted epochs in the development of our country.  The armies of three wars have marched over the ground occupied by the Exposition, so that it is only fitting that this great Ter-Centennial should assume a military and naval character."  Glimpses of the Jamestown Expositon

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I have included the departure point of the Great White Fleet as part of my collection because it was an event that showed off the assembled fleet to America.  Ships came and went during the months of the Exposition.  Sailors paraded and enjoyed the Exposition on liberty.

My cards from the Exposition are generally cancel during the period with one of two special cancels available at the fair and surrounding communities.

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Frank B. Lesher

  

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