The United States began as British Colonies in the New World; at the time, Britain was the most successful maritime nation on the planet. Even before the Revolutionary War began, Colonial Americans knew of the importance of a strong Navy, as they were dependent on supplies from other countries, just as Britain was. Then, as it is today, supplies are primarily transported by sea, and you need a strong Navy to ensure that those vital supplies reach their intended destination.
In short, Americans, being essentially British rebels, literally took the British viewpoint that a strong Navy is vital to the survival of a maritime nation. The shipbuilding expertise and facilities were already available in Washington, Philadelphia and Boston, so building warships wasn't a problem.
There is no such country as 'Pearl Harbour" and thus there is no 'navy of pearl harbour'. Pearl Harbour is a US harbour in the Hawaiian islands and thus the navy based there is the US Navy and US citizens who want to defend their country will join that navy to do so.
The officially recognized "birthday" of the US Navy is October 13, 1775, so almost 234 years
so france, britain, and russia didn't steamroll us
The US Army and US Navy didn't exist back then. So everything was called the "Continental Army" and probably the "Continental Navy and Marine Corps."
The Industrial Revolution.
The United States spends heavily on the military. More spending leads to more funding on the US Navy: better training, better equipment, better recruitment, and so forth. That is how the US navy can defend other country's challenges.
Great press!!!
Homestead Act
omg get a life people
The officially recognized "birthday" of the US Navy is October 13, 1775, so almost 234 years
You can join the US Navy if you are an American citizen or if you have a green card / work visa. Visit your local recruiting office and tell them your situation.
The US was getting more and more populated and they knew they needed to expand, so they wanted Alaska and in 1959, it became a state