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Providing money to finish the first three frigates...
Providing money to finish the first three frigates...
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February 18, 1797
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797
* The three original United States Navy frigates
* USS United States - Constitution - Constellation
This title was printed by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson.
Page 3 has a brief report from the: "Federal Legislature" noting: "...A bill was reported appropriating money for finishing the frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation. Also a bill to repeal so much of a former act as relates to the officering and manning the fleet of the United States."
Four pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: In 1797, Congress passed a bill appropriating funds for the completion of three frigates—United States, Constellation, and Constitution—originally authorized by the Naval Act of 1794. Construction had been delayed due to a temporary peace with Algiers, but rising tensions with France during the Quasi-War revived the need for a naval force. The appropriation ensured these warships were finished, outfitted, and ready for service, forming the foundation of the United States Navy and marking a significant step in establishing American naval power.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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