Joseph Daniels was a prominent figure in American history, known for his role as the Secretary of the Navy during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. He served from 1913 to 1921, overseeing the U.S. Navy during World War I and implementing significant reforms to modernize the naval fleet. Born on May 18, 1862, in North Carolina, Daniels was also a newspaper editor and a politician. He was a strong advocate for the Democratic Party and played a key role in promoting naval aviation and the construction of new ships, which helped strengthen the U.S. Navy's capabilities during a critical time.