The Quasi-War was an undeclared war between France and the United States, fought in the Caribbean and along the southern coast of America, between 1798 and 1800. President John Adams, wanting to maintain our neutrality, refused to declare war but recognized the need to rebuild our navy, which had been disbanded after the American Revolution.
Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, discusses what happened during the Quasi-War, including the creation of the Department of the United States Navy, and why it still matters today.
Photo Credits:
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
National Gallery of Art
United States Senate
National Archives
USS Constitution Museum
Library of Congress
