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    NHHC Commemorates 225th Anniversary of Original Six Frigates [Image 1 of 2]

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    NHHC Commemorates 225th Anniversary of Original Six Frigates

    WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ellen Sharkey 

    Naval History and Heritage Command

    220509-N-OL781-1015
    WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (May 9, 2022) Patrick C. Burns, Deputy Director of Naval History and Heritage Command, signs a proclamation at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, which proclaims May 10, 2022, to be U.S. Navy Original Six Frigates Day. NHHC commemorated the 225th anniversary of the launch of the first of the six frigates (United States), authorized by the 1794 legislation entitled “Act to Provide a Naval Armament.” The authorization promised the president the new Navy’s first ships of war: United States (launched 1797), Constellation (1797), Constitution (1797), Congress (1799), Chesapeake (1799), and President (1800). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ellen E. Sharkey)

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2022
    Date Posted: 05.10.2022 09:14
    Photo ID: 7183880
    VIRIN: 220509-N-OL781-1015
    Resolution: 1900x1453
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    Location: WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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