In 1775, the Continental Congress ordered construction of America's first naval fleet. In 1792, the cornerstone to the White ...

While meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress established a committee to create a Navy on Oct. 13, 1775.

(WYTV) – The Continental Congress decided to print our first money just days after the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. It hired 28 people to sign and number two million dollars worth of currency. Our ...

On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress greenlighted the first U.S. Naval Force. This makes Monday the Navy's 250th ...

President Trump issues a proclamation for the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, honoring its historical significance and service ...

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...

The United States Navy was established by the Second Continental Congress, which met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on ...

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating Monday marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.

Today is the U.S. Navy’s actual birthday, observed every year on October 13. It was on this day in 1775 that the Continental Congress green-lighted the first U.S. naval force. According to ...

The Mahanatawny Chapter  also will recognize Patricia Weber, a 91-year-old member who is a direct descendant of St. Clair.