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by PCmediaHost on March 24th, 2009
I seen on http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1300410 That
"In 1914, the secretary of the US Navy, Admiral Josephus 'Joe' Daniels abolished the officers' wine mess. From that time on the strongest (and apparently therefore the drink of choice) on board navy ships was coffee. It was dubbed 'a cup of Joe' after the secretary."
I dont know if this is true but its an interesting story.
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Yes, I believe this is true. A cup of coffee became a cup of Joe during The Great War.
by MusicalChef on September 9th, 2009