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Josephus Daniels
1862–1948
A powerful newspaper editor turned public official, he helped shape American politics and the U.S. Navy in the early 20th century. He later served as ambassador to Mexico, where he became known for a more respectful approach to U.S.-Mexican relations.
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Our Navy at war
by Josephus Daniels
Remarks from a Visit to Edison Laboratory
by Josephus Daniels
About the author
Born in Washington, North Carolina, in 1862, Josephus Daniels built his influence first through journalism. He edited and then owned the Raleigh News and Observer, making it one of the most important Democratic newspapers in the South and using it as a platform in state and national politics.
Daniels is best known for serving as U.S. Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921. During World War I, he oversaw a major expansion of the Navy and pushed reforms affecting sailors' daily lives and training. After leaving that post, he served as U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1933 to 1941.
He remained a well-known public figure for decades, remembered both for his long career in public service and for the strong opinions he brought to journalism and politics. Daniels died in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1948.