Lesson Resources
The New U.S. Navy
- Annual Address by George Washington
December 3, 1793 - Senate Draft of an "Act to provide a
Naval Armament"
March 18, 1794 - George Washington's Message to the U.S. Senate
June 3, 1794 - A Bill to Establish the Department of the
Navy
April 11, 1798 - John Adams's Message to the U.S. Senate
May 18, 1798
Teaching With Documents:
Launching the New U.S. Navy
Background
Two weeks after Congress authorized the construction of six frigates, President George Washington sent a message to Congress nominating the six men who would command the newly authorized vessels. John Barry headed the list as senior captain. He was one of the most courageous and successful officers in the Revolutionary War navy. He was also the last officer of the Continental Navy in active service.
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National Archives and
Records Administration
Center for Legislative Archives
Records of the U.S. Senate
Record Group 46
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