Did You Know? — The Untold Story of America’s First Naval Preparations
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Before the United States had a Navy, it had a problem: Britain controlled the sea. In the summer of 1775—months before Congress officially created the Continental Navy—patriot leaders began quietly preparing for a maritime struggle that would shape the future of the Revolution. This episode reveals the overlooked story of how America started thinking like a naval power long before it had warships, officers, or even a naval department.
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