October 13 in American History
The Continental Congress authorized the purchase and arming of the first vessels to intercept British supply ships — the birth of the Continental Navy, and the date the modern U.S. Navy marks as its own. A navy for a country that didn't formally exist yet, betting that sea power would matter. It did.
In 1775: the U.S. Navy is founded. The Continental Congress authorized the purchase and arming of the first vessels to intercept British supply ships — the birth of the Continental Navy, and the date the modern U.S.
The Continental Congress authorized the purchase and arming of the first vessels to intercept British supply ships — the birth of the Continental Navy, and the date the modern U.S. Navy marks as its own. A navy for a country that didn't formally exist yet, betting that sea power would matter. It did.
Yes — October 13 marks the anniversary of U.S. Navy, dating to 1775. Continental Navy authorized — two armed vessels to start.
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