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This Day in Navy History – Nov. 23

November 23, 2009

1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Admiral William D. Leahy as U.S. Ambassador to Vichy France to try to prevent the French fleet and naval bases from falling into German hands.

(Source: Navy News Service)
 

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