16 December 1907 December 15, 2011 Author: Staff The Great White Fleet starts its circumnavigation of the world Famous Words of Inspiration..."No general can fight his battles alone. He must depend upon his lieutenants, and his success depends upon his ability to select the right man for the right place." Philip Armour — Click here for more from Philip Armour Related posts: 10 December 1907 3 July 1940 Categories: History Tags: 16 December, 1907