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...declared Admiral W. S. Benson, D. S. M., former Chief of American Naval Operations, last night in his lecture at the Union on "The American Navy". Admiral Benson stressed the great importance of an efficient and adequate navy to a nation so situated as the United States...
...America has always been and should continue to be a friend to all nations", said Admiral Benson. "In order to continue to exert our powerful influence for good, we must be in a position to assert ourselves. We should abhor force, but we must be ready for what may come...
...Admiral Benson had a record of 47 years of active service when he was retired in accordance with naval regulations in 1919. Graduated in 1877 from the United States Naval Academy at the age of 22, he became an ensign in 1881. His promotion was steady, and at the outbreak of war with Germany he was chief of naval operations with the rank of rear-admiral. He made two trips to Europe during the war as a member of special commissions and in 1919 was the naval representative in drawing up the naval terms of the armistice with Germany...
After his retirement Admiral Benson was recommended to Congress by the President to be made a permanent admiral for life. In 1920 he was made chairman of the United States Shipping Board and the next year was appointed a commissioner on the Shipping Board by President Harding...
...Admiral Benson was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1919 and has also been decorated by France, England, and Japan. He received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor from France and the Order of St. Gregory the Great from Pope Benedict...