18th Century Navy
The Continental Navy, the forerunner of the U.S. Navy, was born by an act of Congress on this date.
What is 13 October 1775?
During the War of 1812, this Captain gave the iconic order, "Tell the men to fire faster. Don't give up the ship"?
Who is James Lawrence?
On July 30,1942 This U.S. President signed an act allowing women to serve in the U.S. Navy. They were given the acronym WAVES.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
On this date the rank of Chief Petty Officer created in the United States Navy?
What is April 1, 1893?
This is the highest ranking medal in the United States Navy.
What is the Medal of Honor?
This was the first ship commissioned by the Continental Congress was a sloop. She was the beginning of a small fleet designed to aid General Washington in his siege of Boston.
What is Hannah?
This US president urged Congress to establish a naval academy "for the formation of scientific and accomplished officers".
Who is John Quincy Adams?
Commissioned on March 20, 1922, this was the name of the Navy's first aircraft carrier.
What is the USS Langley?
The quarters (berthing and lounge) area reserved for CPOs is also known as.
What is the Goatlocker?
A gold star worn on some medals signifies.
What are subsequent awards of the same Navy decoration?
This Continental Navy officer is known to have said: "I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way."
Who is John Paul Jones?
On January 30, 1862 the U.S. Navy launched its first ironclad warship, the USS Monitor. Within a month she found herself in a battle with this Confederate ironclad?
What is CSS Virginia?
In September 1918, which U.S. Navy ship was sunk by a German submarine U-152 resulting in the greatest combat loss of life on any U.S. Navy ship during WWI.
What is the USS Ticonderoga?
This is known as the emblem of the Chief Petty Officer.
What is the Fouled Anchor?
This is awarded to any person wounded in combat action while serving the United States military.
What is the Purple Heart?
This country joined the Revolution on America's side in 1779?
Who is Spain?
This person who was the first Commandant (Superintendent) of the U.S. Naval Academy, later resigned his commission and became an admiral in the Confederate Navy.
Who is Commander Franklin Buchanan?
Perhaps best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. It was in recognition of this victory that the rank of "Admiral of the Navy" was created specifically for him.
Who is Admiral George Dewey?
Name the document in which the following words appear:
"...humiliations to prove to you that humility is a good, a great, a necessary change which cannot mar you - which in fact, strengthens you..."
What is the CPO Creed?
This Navy Blue ribbon with 2 thin green lines adorned with a silver E signifies.
What is Navy Expert Pistol Marksmanship?
In this city on 12 May 1780, Continental Army General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered a city and three Continental Navy frigates to the British.
What is Charleston, SC?
This person was the first escaped slave to actually receive the Medal of Honor for his actions while manning the rifle gun aboard the USS Marblehead in the Stono River on Christmas Day 1863.
Who is Robert Blake?
On September 2, 1945, this Foreign Minister led the Japanese delegation to surrender, bringing WWII to an official close.
Who is Foreign Minister Shigiatsu?
This Chief Petty Officer was the first to be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is Bob Feller?
This award is given to any servicemember who distinguishes themselves through heroism, achievement, or meritorious service to the Navy or Marine Corps.
What is the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal?