Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Joe

(USN) Coffee. Derived from Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, who, on July 1, 1914, issued General Order 99 which banned alcoholic beverages aboard USN ships. Afterward, the strongest drink to be had was a "Cup of Joe".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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