Merchant Marine Act of 1916 (Alexander Act)
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Merchant Marine Act of 1916 (Alexander Act)
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The Merchant Marine Act of 1916 was passed by the US Congress in 1916 to create the US Shipping Board. The bill was sponsored by Representative Joshua W. Alexander (D) of Missouri, who was Chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee. The act signified the birth of the modern American merchant marine.
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2023-09-27T04:46:04Z
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