The forgotten naval battle that helped secure the American republic
In short: While land operations had ended years earlier, a naval engagement off the Florida coast occurred six months before the Treaty of Paris. This footage examines the American Revolution's concluding conflict and how it shaped the legacy of the US Navy's founding father.
The combat occurred over two years after terrestrial warfare had ended. Despite the war's conclusion on land, this maritime conflict remained significant for the young nation.
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