On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy, the predecessor to the United States Navy. It was founded to fight against British forces and their allies as part of the American Revolutionary War. In 1776, Commodore Esek Hopkins was appointed by Congress to command the navy. Due to the efforts of several prominent patrons such as John Adams, the Continental Navy eventually developed into a substantial force, though it never replicated the successes of the Continental Army.
The Continental Navy was unable to make a significant impact on the war’s outcome, and many of its ships were lost to British naval attacks, accidents, or bad weather. However, it produced a corps of skilled naval officers who would go on to fight in the Quasi-War, Barbary Wars and War of 1812. The Revolutionary War ended with an American victory in 1783, and two years later the Continental Navy was disbanded by Congress. On March 27, 1794, the United States Navy was officially established, inheriting many of the Continental Navy’s traditions.
The Continental Navy frigate Columbus with the captured British brig Lord Lifford off New England, 1776
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Now that I’ve reflected on it, cleaning mirrors is a job I can really see myself doing in the future.
In my school days, I did well in every subject except Greek mythology.
You could say that class was my Achilles elbow.
I had to call the tinnitus hotline today.
There was no answer — it just kept ringing.
SOCIALISM IS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAVING YOUR HOUSE. CAPITALISM IS THE INSURANCE COMPANY DENYING YOUR CLAIM. COMMUNISM IS WHEN YOU START YOUR OWN TV PROPAGANDA STATION AFTER KICKING OUT THE FREE PRESS.
I’ve officially reached the age where my obituary won’t be using the word “untimely.
Stop buying plastic skeletons for Halloween, they’re terrible for the environment. Locally sourced, all natural skeletons are much more environmentally friendly. They take a bit of prep work, but so worth it. Reuse, repurpose, recycle.
Carole: That stupid teacher doesn’t know shit about math, history or English. I’m sure I smelled vodka on her breath. Brother: Stop it Carole! Mom is trying her best.
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream. And that’s kind of the same thing.
A word to the wise ain’t necessary. It’s the stupid ones that need the advice.
I went out on a date with a woman recently and she said she wanted to get to know me better. I said, “No you don’t!” I got news for you ladies. We’re not hiding the good stuff.
I’ve reached the age where I can’t tell if I’ve sustained an injury or that’s just how I am now.
I’m not really worried about getting older … I’ll still do the same dumb stuff, just slower.
A recent study has shown that the most effective way to recover quickly after strenuous exercise is to be 20 years old.
Today is the birthday, in 1948, of American singer, classically trained pianist, guitarist, John Ford Coley, from England Dan & John Ford Coley, who had the 1976 US No. 2 & UK No. 26 single, ‘I’d Really Love To See You Tonight.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuUVgKT4roQ
