March 27 in American History
Congress passed the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates — including the USS Constitution — and creating a permanent United States Navy. The young nation, its merchant ships preyed upon by Barbary pirates, decided it needed a standing fleet to defend free trade and its flag on the open seas.
In 1794: Congress establishes the permanent U.S. Navy. Congress passed the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates — including the USS Constitution — and creating a permanent United States Navy.
Congress passed the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates — including the USS Constitution — and creating a permanent United States Navy. The young nation, its merchant ships preyed upon by Barbary pirates, decided it needed a standing fleet to defend free trade and its flag on the open seas.
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