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to fight the Barbary pirates and protect our shipped goods
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Who sanctioned the US Navy?
The US Congress authorized the creation of the US Navy.
What year did congress authorize the US Navy?
1777
Where was the US navy formed?
The Continental Navy was established on Oct 13, 1775 by the Second Continental Congress, which met in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia.
What year did the US congress authorize the creation of the Navy?
read the constitution!
Who established the the US Navy?
flo rida did. ok?
How did the XYZ affair effect the US navy?
The so-called XYZ affair placed President Jon Adams in position to ask the US congress for funds to rebuild the US Navy. He had popular support for this and the party led by Jefferson was embarrassed as they initially supported the new French republic. There was a public outcry over the new French governments behavior towards the USA. The modern US navy dates from the time of John Adams.
Which US General saw the need for a US Navy?
George Washington may have suggested it, but Congress commissioned the Navy on Oct. 13, 1775. John Adams stated " a navy is our natural and only defense". Since the question does not give time frame Congress is given the credit for the establishment of the navy.
What did the US navy create around Cuban ports?
blockade
Why did Congress agree in 1964 to go to war in Vietnam?
Because the North Vietnamese Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf.
What did congress do in response to seizing of the US ships by France in the 1790s?
established a Navy Department.
Who votes on new bills to create laws in the US?
Congress
What US armed force was the first to be recognized by an Act of Congress?
Army, Navy, along with the Marines as a joint unit with the Navy until 1789.
