¡Feliz Cumpleaños, James Glasgow Farragut!
Born July 5, 1801. Died August 14, 1870.
He was a flag officer in the U.S. Civil War who went on to be the first rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral of the U.S. Navy. Born to a native of Minorca, Spain, and his wife of North Carolina Scotch-Irish American descent, he was one of the most famous naval heroes in American history. He is most remembered for having uttered the order, "Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!" at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Born July 5, 1801. Died August 14, 1870.
He was a flag officer in the U.S. Civil War who went on to be the first rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral of the U.S. Navy. Born to a native of Minorca, Spain, and his wife of North Carolina Scotch-Irish American descent, he was one of the most famous naval heroes in American history. He is most remembered for having uttered the order, "Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!" at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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