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In 1907, Roosevelt ordered a world tour by the U.S fleet. The world tour was intended to impress the Japanese, who however, had received the Great White Fleet very happily. While at home, Roosevelt continued to urge a more efficient Army. Because army officers protested to keep the U.S Army as it was, Roosevelt went on a 100 mile ride to show how little he was asking.