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TIL that the threat from Algeria was the reason the U.S. Navy was founded. In 1794, the U.S. Congress passed the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates, including the USS George W... (ussconstitutionmuseum.org)

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Original Title: TIL that the threat from Algeria was the reason the U.S. Navy was founded. In 1794, the U.S. Congress passed the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates, including the USS George Washington. This decision was largely driven by the need to protect American merchant ships from Algiers.

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