David Farragut

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He was both the first vice admiral and full admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture for his famous order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

In memoriam

His hometown of Campbell's Station was renamed Farragut, Tennessee, in his honor, and sporting teams of the local high school, Farragut High School, are known as "The Admirals." Numerous destroyers have since been named USS Farragut in his honor, and he has been depicted on U.S. postage stamps twice; first on the $1 stamp of 1903, then on a $0.32 stamp in 1995. There is also a state park in Idaho named after him. During World War II it was used as a naval base for basic training.

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Farragut, Tennessee - Destroyer - USS ''Farragut'' - Postage stamp - 1903 - 1995 - Idaho - World War II

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