Today in History: The United States Navy Was Born! 🇺🇸⚓️ The United States Navy traces its origins to the early days of the American Revolutionary War, when the Continental Congress recognized the need for a naval force to challenge British dominance at sea. On October 13, 1775, Congress authorized the outfitting of two armed vessels to intercept British supply ships—a decision that marked the official founding of what became known as the Continental Navy. This fledgling force faced immense cha