044 The New Republic: John Adams and the US Navy

In our last episode we began our conversation about the founding
of the United States Navy. We continue this story in this
episode. With a temporary cessation of the depredations of the
Barbary States and British commerce raiding, there was a push to
end the navy before it began. Thanks to George Washington, the
was granted a reprieve, resulting in the completion of three
ships. Unfortunately, as Europe became engulfed in war, tensions
rose between France and the United States which would result in
the quasi war. Take a listen!


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