An item dated Berlin, Germany 25th reported that Coolidge (1) appointed a commission consisting of officers to write a report dealing with the strength consisting of combat ready large battleships, submarines and aircraft of all countries. The report was to be used as a start as a terminus a quo for the next naval budget.
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1. John Calvin Coolidge jr. (4 July 1872 Plymouth, Vermont, USA-5 January 1993 Northampton, Massachusetts), president 2 August 192304 March 1929.
