Navy’s 250th: A look back at the day USS Constitution sailed for the first time in over 100 years

In 1997, USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” made history by sailing under her own power for the first time in over a century.
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U.S. Navy marks Memorial Day with 21-gun salute from USS Constitution

Hundreds of visitors, many of them tourists from other countries, gathered for a commemoration for Memorial Day aboard the USS Constitution in Charlestown Monday. The Navy marked the day with a 21-gun ...

The Navy turns 250 today. Here's what you need to know about the military branch's beginnings.

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...
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USS Constitution’s new commander will lead July 4 festivities as ‘Old Ironsides’ cruises harbor

Patriots celebrating Independence Day with a visit to the historic warship known as “Old Ironsides” will be greeted by a new captain on Thursday, less than two weeks after Commander Crystal L.
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USS Constitution marks Independence Day with 21-gun salute

The USS Constitution held its annual Fourth of July cruise in Boston harbor, capping off the sailing with a 21-gun salute atop the U.S. Navy's oldest commissioned ship.The guns sounded off around ...