Stephen Decatur: American Naval Hero, 1779-1820
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Born to a prominent Philadelphia family in 1779, Stephen Decatur at age twenty-five became the youngest man ever to serve as a captain in the U.S. Navy. His intrepid heroism, leadership, and devotion to duty made him a perfect symbol of the aspirations of the growing nation. Leading men to victory in Tripoli, the War of 1812, and the Algerian war of 1815, and coining the phrase "Our country, right or wrong," Decatur created an enduring legend of bravery,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1558495835
ISBN13:9781558495838
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:University of Massachusetts Press
Length:280 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.5" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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