Navy and Nation, 250th

TL;DR -- The US Navy celebrates its 250th all year with visits to American cities. Their first vessel was owned by a veteran of Bunker Hill who was from Marblehead, MA. 

--- Theme: 250th, Army, Navy, Marines. 

We are in the year leading up to the 250th of the U.S. It took some effort to get the Independence sought with the Declaration that is celebrated. Conflict was regular and required organized support. Hence, the U.S. Army was founded last month, June 1775.  Later in that year, October, the U.S. Navy was founded. They are celebrating all year with a visit to 15 cities. 

We have mentioned the 1st vessel that was under their command: USS Hannah, schooner, owned by Col. John Glover of Massachusetts who also served at Bunker Hill. The schooner was ordered into service by Gen George Washington on 2 Sep 1775 a month before the official start. 

USS Hannah

Remarks: Modified: 07/15/2025

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