On Friday, October 13, 1775, during a meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns and swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out for three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was the original legislation out of which the Continental Navy grew and as such constitutes the birth of the United States Navy.
We congratulate t
he men and women of the U.S. Navy as they celebrate their 236th birthday. Their service to the nation has been unyielding and we remain forever grateful for the courage and commitment demonstrated by our Sailors.
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!
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From ret Msgt. ROBERT WILLIAMS USAF TO THE USNAVY I
SAY WELL DONE.
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