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David Farragut

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Admiral David Farragut standing on the deck of the USS Hartford, a historic naval ship from the 19th century.

Admiral David Farragut

David Farragut was a very important leader in the United States Navy. He was the first person to become a rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and grew up with the help of a kind naval officer named David Porter after his mother passed away.

When David was just 11 years old, he started helping in the War of 1812. He worked on ships and learned many useful skills. Later, he led ships in places like the Caribbean Sea and during the Mexican–American War. His most famous time was during the American Civil War, where he helped the Union by capturing important places like New Orleans and winning big battles.

After the war, David Farragut became known as a great hero. Many places and things are named after him, like Farragut, Tennessee and Farragut Square in Washington, D.C.. People remember him for his brave leadership and many years of service to his country. He passed away in 1870 after working in the navy for almost sixty years.

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Portrait of Admiral David G. Farragut from 1863, a important leader in American naval history.
Historical U.S. $100 Treasury Note from 1891 featuring Admiral David Farragut, a important naval leader.
Signature of Admiral David Farragut, a famous U.S. naval hero.
Portrait of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, a famous American naval officer from the 19th century.
Portrait of Admiral David Farragut and General Gordon Granger, two important American military leaders from history.
Monument of Admiral David Farragut in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY
A detailed sculpture portrait of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, a famous American naval leader.
A statue of Admiral David Farragut standing tall in a park overlooking Pleasure Bay in South Boston.
A 1903 US postage stamp featuring Admiral David Farragut.
A 1937 U.S. postage stamp honoring Admiral David Farragut and Admiral David Dixon Porter, featuring ships from the American Civil War era.
Portrait of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, a famous American naval commander.
Statue of Admiral David Farragut in Washington, D.C., commemorating his service in the U.S. Navy.

Related articles

United States Navy
Knoxville, Tennessee
War of 1812
Caribbean Sea
Mexican–American War
American Civil War

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