Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy

With several family members who have belonged to the military navy I must wish the Navy a Happy Birthday. The Navy was established in 1775. The start of the Revolutionary war, the United States did not have a full time navy. The defense of America's coastline was left for the Navy of Massachusetts to take care of. The need of a national navy was decided by the Continental Congress. The discussion of need or not saw a few different sides (1) national navy better job protecting, shipping and defending the coast (2) There was no way that a navy could be established that could compete with the British Royal Navy. George Washington would decide that the schooner, USS Hannah would be set to sail on October 13, 1775. The Continental Navy would be disbanded at the end of the war and another 10 years would pass before the United States navy would be reestablished.

Pirates would openly attack the United States October 1797 the Naval Act would be established. This act would structure the navy as it is now known. Three ships The USS Constitution, USS United States and the USS Constellation would be in service.

The Navy birthday of October 13 was established in 1972 by Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt. The day is designed to celebrate current naval members, former naval members, and dependents of both active service and retired members. The Navy Birthday is celebrated with a grand ball.


as a side note: Please keep a good friend of mine, a General in the military, in your prayers. He has been injured and can use all prayers. Thank You

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