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Technically, Philadelphia would be considered where the Navy was initially "founded", though the term isn't correct. Though the Navy considers its birthday to be October 13, 1775 (birth of the Continental Navy) the United States Navy was established by the Constitution, which gives Congress the legal authority to maintain a naval force.
However, the real first home of the Navy is the Washington Navy Yard, in S.E. Washington, D.C. It served as the Navy's first shipbuilding and ordnance center, and continues to play an important role in Navy affairs to this day (neat place to work also).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe US Navy was born in 1774, two years before the official creation of the country. Aside from the Army, it was mainly used to harass and tease the British ships in and around the harbors of the East coast, which was pretty much all the country was at this time period.
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∙ 14y agoBeverly MA
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Did Alexander Hamilton start the US Navy?
No, George Washington started the US Navy through several executive orders. The official birthdate of the US Navy is considered 13 October 1775.
Who were the Presidents that got their start in the US Navy?
JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Carter and George H.W. Bush were all Navy Officers.
Who sanctioned the US Navy?
The US Congress authorized the creation of the US Navy.
What branch in military are the SEALS?
The US Navy SEALS is a Special Operations Group of the US Navy
Which came first the US navy or the US coast guard?
Not sure but I would think the NAVY
Why was the US Marine Corps and Navy established?
In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created
Who has the best Navy force?
The US Navy.
How to become a navy seal infantry man from start to finish?
There is a few things you have to do to become a Navy Seal man. You have to start with signing up for the Navy.
What does SDG3 US NAVY mean?
I haven't heard that term when relating to the US Navy. But in the Royal Navy SDG is a scubadiver
Are the Army a branch of the Navy?
The US Army is not part of the US Navy . EDIT: The Marine Corps is technically part of the Navy
Which country has the strongest navy?
The US has the strongest navy.
Who was the head of the navy in 1685?
The US did not have a Navy in 1685.
