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Senate confirms Robert Smith as Secretary of the Navy

Robert Smith was confirmed by the Senate to serve as Jefferson's Secretary of the Navy.

Senate confirms Robert Smith as Secretary of the Navy

Smith's leadership affected early U.S. naval policy and readiness at a time when maritime security and conflicts, including issues with the Barbary states, were becoming prominent concerns.

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