October 25 and 26 have been dates marked by pivotal moments across centuries.One of the most impactful events in global ...
Oct. 13 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1775, the Continental Congress ordered construction of America's first naval fleet. In 1792, the cornerstone to the White House in Washington was laid. It ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - September 30, 1777: The Continental Congress fled Philadelphia, its home at the time, moving about 100 miles west and settling in York, Pennsylvania The evasive maneuver was ...
PHILADELPHIA (WHSV) - 250 years ago on Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress green-lit the first U.S. Naval Force, the precursor to the U.S. Navy.