MONROE, La. (KNOE) - While meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress established a committee to create a Navy on Oct. 13, 1775.

The committee prepared an estimate of expense and contracts to retrofit two sailing ships as fighting ships.

They were used to intercept British vessels transporting munitions and supplies.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 is considered the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

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