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Today in U.S. Naval History: October 13

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October 13, 2014

Today in U.S. Naval History - October 13

1775 - Birthday of U.S. Navy. The Continental Congress establishes Continental Navy, later the U.S. Navy.

1954 - USS Saipan begins relief and humanitarian aid to Haitians who were victims of Hurricane Hazel. The operation ended October 19.

For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.

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