Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S. Navy (Navy Birthday)

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Navy was established to harass ships of the British Empire. After the end of the American Revolution, the Continental Navy was disbanded until it was officially reformed roughly 10 years later as the U.S. Navy.

Since 1790, the mission of the Navy has been to protect U.S. interests at home and abroad.

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