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Today in U.S. Naval History: March 27

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March 27, 2014

USS Constitution (Watercolor attributed to Michel Felice Corné)

USS Constitution (Watercolor attributed to Michel Felice Corné)

Today in U.S. Naval History - March 27

1794 - Congress authorizes construction of six frigates, including Constitution

1799 - USS Constitution recaptures American sloop Neutrality from France

1880 - USS Constellation departs New York with food for famine victims in Ireland

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