US Navy turns 251: American politicians use photos of Indian warships
- The US Navy is celebrating its 251st birthday.
- But in the rush to mark the occasion, several prominent Republican lawmakers and state governors inadvertently used images of warships operated by the Indian and Russian navies to wish America's seaborne force a happy birthday.
- The US Navy was founded in 1775, a year before the country declared its independence and was still fighting off the shackles of British colonialism.
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- The US Navy is celebrating its 251st birthday.
- But in the rush to mark the occasion, several prominent Republican lawmakers and state governors inadvertently used images of warships operated by the Indian and Russian navies to wish America's seaborne force a happy birthday.
- The US Navy was founded in 1775, a year before the country declared its independence and was still fighting off the shackles of British colonialism.
Sources: Indiatoday