the most important US Secretaries of the Navy in the 20th century, serving from 1913 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson. Daniels brought the Navy to a wartime footing during World War I, and oversaw many improvements and reforms in its operations and practices. He provided educational opportunities for poor and illiterate personnel, provided for the enlistment of women, banned alcohol from the officer's mess, and combatted collusive bidding practices in government contracting. He later served as United States Ambassador to Mexico, where he antagonized American oil interests by refusing to promote their agenda. In February 2021, the Raleigh City Council voted to revoke the property's historic landmark status, reportedly due to its association with Josephus Daniels, the News & Observer newspaper and the Wilmington insurrection of 1898. The house was bought on 10 March 2021 by Beacon Street Caswell LLC and was torn down in August 2021. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in North Carolina National Register of Historic Places listings in Wake County, North Carolina Josephus Daniels biographical page References National Historic Landmarks in North Carolina National Register of Historic Places in Raleigh, North Carolina Houses completed in 1920 Houses in Raleigh, North Carolina Masonic buildings in North Carolina Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina Clubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina Demolished buildings and structures in North Carolina Buildings and structures demolished in 2021