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Boston's Naval History

boston's naval history includes:

Charlestown Navy Yard
 
Sinking of USS Cumberland
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From its founding in 1630, Boston has always been an important port.  The United States Navy recognized this in 1800 and built on the shores of nearby Charlestown one of the first six Navy Yards in the country.  For nearly one hundred seventy five years Charlestown has played an important role in building, and maintaining, the United States Navy fleet.
Daniel Webster speaking in the Senate chamber.  

Did You Know?
Daniel Webster was once rebuffed in his effort to speak at Faneuil Hall. His support of The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 earned for him the enmity of New England's abolitionists, and a worry that if he were allowed to speak, his appearance might spark a riot. He later spoke without incident.

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