068 The Antebellum Period: The Navy

In this episode we take a brief look at what the U.S. Navy.
Propelled by its successes against British ships, the navy grew
in the aftermath of the War of 1812. While this ardor for a
larger navy was tempered by time, the officers and ships had
established a solid reputation for professionalism and fighting
spirit as the nineteenth century unfolded. The navy served
American foreign policy by showing the flag around the world and
aggressively pursuing American interests. In Central and South
America, naval officers intervened when the circumstances called
for gunboat diplomacy. The navy also struggled with the
challenges of building a professional officers corps and the
evolution of steam technology. Take a listen!


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