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No - the Continental Congress established the Navy during the Revolutionary War, then later after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, the U.S. Congress continued to build the Navy. Under the Constitution, on Congress has the authority to provide for and maintain the Navy.
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Did John Quincy Adams start the Navy?
yes, he did
What were John Quincy Adams major accomplishments?
President, created the navy and also was the first president son of another president
Who was the leader of the northern army at the battle of fort Wagner?
The commander of the joint Union army-navy expedition were: Maj.Gen. Quincy Adams Gillmore and Adm. John Dahlgren.
When did John Adams - Royal Navy officer - die?
John Adams - Royal Navy officer - died on 2008-11-03.
When was John Adams - Royal Navy officer - born?
John Adams - Royal Navy officer - was born on 1918-12-19.
Which president was a former secretary for the navy?
Eight U.S. Presidents had been Cabinet Members, but none was Navy Secretary. However, John Adams' great-great-grandson and John Quincy Adams' great-grandson Charles F. Adams III was Navy Secretary from 1929 to 1933.William Howard Taft was Secretary of War from 1904 to 1908. The War Department and the Navy Department both became parts of the Defense Department in 1947.Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt both served as Assistant Navy Secretaries.
Was John Quincy Adams secretary of state?
Henry Clay was John Quincy Adam's secretary of state.His appointment prompted claims of a "corrupt bargain" because of his efforts in the House to choose Adams as President even though Jackson had won more electoral votes and seemed a more logical choice for a fellow westerner.
Who was the second secritary of the navy?
Benjamin Stoddert served under President John Adams as the second Secretary of the Navy.
Which president was considered the father of the us navy because he added the section of the navy to his cabinet?
The office of Secretary of the Navy was added by John Adams in 1798.
Who was president when the us navy department was established?
Tough to answer. There was a continental navy during the revolution. After the revolution, the navy was disbanded and not rebuilt until 1794 when Congress ordered the building of several ships to fight against pirates.
What two things did john Adams do?
The two important things John Adams did one was he help make the Army and Navy a much bigger force, and he also signed the Alien and Sedition Acts
What two important things did john Adams do?
The two important things John Adams did one was he help make the Army and Navy a much bigger force, and he also signed the Alien and Sedition Acts
