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I would like to wish a belated Happy 242nd Birthday to my Navy brothers and sisters.
October 13 marked the birthday of the U.S. Navy, which traces its roots back to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established a naval force, hoping that a small fleet of privateers could attack British commerce and offset British sea power.
Also in 1775 we and our little USMC brothers got our own colors The First Navy Jack to fly both in and out of harms way. It wasn't until 1776 we got a National Ensign or the Stars and Strips as most know them, to fly above the First Navy Jack.
October 13 marked the birthday of the U.S. Navy, which traces its roots back to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established a naval force, hoping that a small fleet of privateers could attack British commerce and offset British sea power.
Also in 1775 we and our little USMC brothers got our own colors The First Navy Jack to fly both in and out of harms way. It wasn't until 1776 we got a National Ensign or the Stars and Strips as most know them, to fly above the First Navy Jack.