The Navy does not have a recognized "father" of the modern steel Navy. Having said that, however, the general consensus leads to Captain John Paul Jones being the father of the modern steel Navy.
John Paul Jones is considered to be the "Father of the American Navy." Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan is probably the "Father of Modern Navies." Admiral Hyman G. Rickover is the "Father of the Nuclear Navy."
The US wanted to protect its growing economic interests. in 1880, during his annual message to congress, President Hayes stated this as the reason to build a strong and modern Navy. The result was the Naval Appropriation Bill of 1883.
Many 20th century painters have named Cézanne as 'the father of us all.'
Modern US army helmets are made from Kevlar.
Glenn Curtiss developed and sold the first aircraft for the US Navy.
It should be Chester A. Arthur http://millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/arthur/essays/biography/5
John Paul Jones is considered to be the "Father of the American Navy." Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan is probably the "Father of Modern Navies." Admiral Hyman G. Rickover is the "Father of the Nuclear Navy."
As the second US president, John Adams wanted to rebuild the US Navy. The US Congress agreed with Adams and funds were spent in building new warships. The modern US navy dates back to President John Adams.
to protect us from invasion
The office of Secretary of the Navy was added by John Adams in 1798.
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The USS New York (LPD-21) was built partially out of steel from the World Trade Centre.
John McCain's father, John S. McCain Sr., held the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
After the culmination of American Civil War, Navy lost its strength rapidly. The numerical strength dropped from 700 vessels to only 52. After President Chester Arthur took over he and his secretary of Navy, William Hunt advocated naval reforms. Arthur got congress to approve construction of modern steel protected cruisers. By 1889 US Navy had gained significant muscle.
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It isn't lost. John Paul Jones is considered the Father of the US Navy.