March 27 in U.S. military history
1794: President George Washington signs “An act to provide a naval armament” authorizing the construction of six frigates. Three years
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World War II
March 23 in U.S. Military History
1775: In a speech before the House of Burgesses, future Virginia governor (and colonel of the 1st Virginia Regiment) Patrick
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March 20 in U.S. Military History
1863: Confederate cavalry under the command of the famous — some might argue, infamous — Kentucky raider, Brig. Gen. John
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March 19 in U.S. Military History
1945: The aircraft carrier USS Franklin sails to within 50 miles of the Japanese mainland – closer than any U.S.
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March 13 in U.S. military history
1865: Desperate for manpower on the front lines, the Confederate government approves enlisting and arming slaves. Although Gen. Robert E.
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