Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21
October 21, 1797 - The US naval 44 gun frigate USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor. Later, when the ship became technologically obsolete, naval leaders wanted to convert the ship into a cargo/transport ship, but the plan lacked the 2/3 Congressional vote necessary to amend the Constitution.
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