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USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard her today. The USS Constitution is operated by the United States Navy, a partner to the National Parks of Boston.
Prior to independence, the colonies were protected from pirates and foreign navies by the British Royal Navy. After independence the USA had to defend itself. In 1794, Congress authorized the construction of the first six warships that became the new United States Navy. USS Constitution was built in the North End of Boston. Construction began in 1794 and Constitution was launched on October 21, 1797.
The greatest glory for Constitution came during the War of 1812. Constitution's crew defeated four British frigates during three separate engagements. In battle, Constitution earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" because it appeared as if enemy cannonballs could not penetrate the ship's strong oak hull.
The glass wall extends along the street. As I do not know the constitution of Germany, I was not sure if all paragraphs are displayed there.
My take on a very slightly updated Constitution Class starship. I wanted it to be mostly true to the original Matt Jeffries design but tweaked just a bit to modernize it.
Three-mast heavy frigate of the US Navy. The world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution/
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Consititutional Convention delegates met here during the Summer of 1787. What the delegates to that convention did, and the document they forged through months of arguing, listening, deliberating, and compromising changed the world.
Now the building may seem rather small compared to the surroundings....to me however, it is very grand indeed.
At the time of the convention, it was the Pennsylvania State House, only later becoming known as Independence Hall.
USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy, named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.[Note 1] Constitution was launched in 1797, one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 and the third constructed. Joshua Humphreys designed the frigates to be the young Navy's capital ships, and so Constitution and her sisters were larger and more heavily armed and built than standard frigates of the period. She was built in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts at Edmund Hartt's shipyard. Her first duties with the newly formed U.S. Navy were to provide protection for American merchant shipping during the Quasi-War with France and to defeat the Barbary pirates in the First Barbary War. Constitution is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane, and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of "Old Ironsides" and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as flagship in the Mediterranean and African squadrons, and she circled the world in the 1840s. During the American Civil War, she served as a training ship for the United States Naval Academy. She carried American artwork and industrial displays to the Paris Exposition of 1878. Constitution was retired from active service in 1881 and served as a receiving ship, until being designated a museum ship in 1907. In 1934, she completed a three-year, 90-port tour of the nation. She sailed under her own power for her 200th birthday in 1997, and again in August 2012 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over Guerriere. Constitution's stated mission today is to promote understanding of the Navy's role in war and peace through educational outreach, historical demonstration, and active participation in public events as part of the Naval History & Heritage Command. As a fully commissioned U.S. Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs, and special events while keeping her open to visitors year round and providing free tours. The officers and crew are all active-duty U.S. Navy personnel, and the assignment is considered to be special duty in the U.S. Navy. Traditionally, command of the vessel is assigned to a Navy commander. She is usually berthed at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard, at one end of Boston's Freedom Trail.
[Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution]
Normally crowds of people, but not today due to Covid restrictions - and the rain. Small gatherings and local Marching Bands are though allowed with no advertising. This band came around the corner in our neighbourhood this morning.
Constitution Hill dates from the 17th century and the reign of King Charles II. He is said to have come to the park for his daily constitutional walk, along with his favourite spaniels.
The May 17th Constitution Day parade makes its way through the snow. I was told that this event is normally graced by Spring sunshine! --- Longyearbyen, Svalbard (May 2013).
Made it to Flickr Explore.
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest ship still afloat.[Note 1] She was launched in 1797, one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 and the third constructed.
Located near the Lincoln Memorial, this is a lovely hidden spot in DC. And with the pandemic, it's been so very quiet.
constitution of the GDR, transparent paper, yarn.
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Geänderte Verfassung.
Verfassung der DDR, Transparentpapier, Garn.
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