Continental Navy Born: Congress Authorizes Fleet
The Continental Congress authorized the purchase and arming of two vessels to intercept British supply ships, establishing the Continental Navy that would become the United States Navy. This modest beginning created America's first organized naval force, which proved essential for disrupting British logistics and securing French military aid during the Revolution.
October 13, 1775
251 years ago
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