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On This Day: The United States flag is formally recognized by a foreign naval vessel for the... (1778)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.062 words
On February 14, 1778: The United States flag is formally recognized by a foreign naval vessel for the first time, when French Admiral Toussaint-Guillaume Picquet de la Motte renders a nine gun salute to USS Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
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