Did You Know? - America Begins to Rule the Seas — The Esek Hopkins Story
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Before the United States Navy was born, a handful of merchant ships and patriots dared to challenge the greatest naval power on Earth. This episode of Voices of Life — Did You Know? continues the story begun in America Begins to Rule the Seas, exploring the life and legacy of Esek Hopkins, the first Commander‑in‑Chief of the Continental Navy.
Hopkins was a man of contradictions — bold, visionary, and deeply controversial. He commanded America’s first fleet, led its first overseas…
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