Esek Hopkins was the first Commodore of the Continental Navy.
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Joseph Hewes Builds America's First Navy
Joseph Hewes was Chairman of the Continental Congress’ Marine Committee created the Continental Navy.
Benjamin Stoddert's Quasi-Navy
Benjamin Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy.
Stephen Decatur - The Conqueror of the Barbary Pirates
Stephen Decatur was one of the most important Commodores in the history of the United States.
Leonard Van Buren Supplies Arnold's Makeshift Navy
Leonard Van Buren’s greatest contribution to the Patriot Cause were his efforts to secure supplies for Navy being constructed on Lake Champlain.
Edward Preble and The Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor
Edward Preble was an influential Commodore in the US Navy during the Adams and Jefferson Presidencies.
James Barron and the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
James Barron’s failure during the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair led to President Jefferson’s passing of the Embargo Act.
Benjamin Stoddert's Quasi-Navy
Benjamin Stoddert was the first United States Secretary of the Navy.
Alexander Gillion - Commodore of the South Carolina Navy
Alexander Gillion was chosen as Commodore of South Carolina’s State Navy during the Revolutionary War.
Federalist #11 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #11 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the Constitution could provide the United States with better international trade option.
Jeremiah O'Brien Commands The Battle of Machias
Jeremiah O’Brien was a Captain in the Massachusetts Navy.
John Paul Jones - The Father of the American Navy
John Paul Jones is famous for being the Father of the American Navy, though he spent just a short time in the United States.
Robert Morris - The Founding Father We're Supposed To Know
By the outbreak of the American Revolution, Robert Morris was one of the wealthiest men in America. He had amassed a fortune in international trading and real estate.