Clinton Jogge - The Princeton

On the morning of february 20, eighth 18 forty four, a pleasure cruise to demonstrate america's new naval power is planned on the potomac river. President tyler himself is there with leaders of both parties. The 400 guests come from a, you know, the best of the highest echalons of government and the highest ranks of d c society. There are six senators, including no less than thomas hart benton, d missouri. They sail into the gulf of tonkins.