Wait, That Actually Happened? Mind-bending Historical Moments You Won’t Believe
From New England to San Francisco on Foot
Lieutenant Commander Fyffe Joseph, a committed U.S. Navy officer, went to extreme lengths to reach his base. In 1870, he had to travel from New England to San Francisco, and the military didn’t pay for travel costs.
Fyffe embarked on an extraordinary expedition, walking nonstop for five days until his shoes wore out. He immediately telegraphed his superiors and, while awaiting further orders, started working as a bartender. Surprisingly, a Navy secretary approved the required funds, facilitating Fyffe’s successful travel to carry out his duties.
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