Budget Battles, Interest Groups, and Relevancy in a New Era: The Ship-of-the-Line USS Pennsylvainia
By Lieutenant Claude Berube, U.S. Navy Reserve
Debates over what types of ships to build are as old as the Republic itself.
There was a costly, unpopular, long war under way against insurgents. Congress and the Navy debated about the costs of large ships. The economy was in crisis. The Navy faced multiple missions, including maritime interception and anti-piracy operations. Today's headlines? No, the year was 1837.
This content is only accessible by current members. Please login to view the full content.
Not a Member yet? Learn more about the exclusive benefits you'll recieve!
Join Today
Lieutenant Berube teaches in the political science and history departments at the U.S. Naval Academy. The co-author of two books, he served with Expeditionary Strike Group Five in the Persian Gulf (2004-05), has worked for two U.S. senators, as a civil servant, and with a defense firm.
None found for this author.
None found for this author.
