The Continental Congress's resolution to procure two armed vessels, adopted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1775, was the original legislation out of which the Continental Navy grew.

October 13 marks the birthday of the U.S. Navy, which traces its roots to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established a naval force, hoping ...

Glenn Grasso, former instructor at the United States Coast Guard Academy, talked about the creation of the Continental Navy during America's war for independence. The 2012 Continental Congress ...

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established what is now the United States Navy with “a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionable number of swivels ...

(WHTM) — The U.S. Navy got started twice. The first time was on October 13, 1775, when the Continental Congress passed a resolution calling for “a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage … ...

USPS commemorates 250 years of U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and continue to serve ...

In the Navy, sailors received three meals a day but had to split captured goods with the government. In her four years of commission, Providence captured 40 prizes.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, recognizing the ...