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Adm. David Glasgow Farragut was born July 5, 1801, near Knoxville, TN. He was the hero and victor at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864, where he uttered his most famous quote, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.!"
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Who was Charles Wilkes?
He was a hot-headed U.S. Naval Officer, during the civil war he was mostly recognized
When was Richard Wainwright - American Civil War naval officer - born?
Richard Wainwright - American Civil War naval officer - was born in 1817.
Who was Captain Charles Wilkes?
He was a hot-headed U.S. Naval Officer, during the civil war he was mostly recognized
When did Richard Wainwright - American Civil War naval officer - die?
Richard Wainwright - American Civil War naval officer - died on 1862-08-10.
Were there any naval battles during the US Civil War?
Yes, there were naval battles; in fact, the first ironclad ships were invented during the Civil War.
Which side had naval superiority and control of the seas during the Civil War?
The Union navy had naval superiority during the Civil War.
What was ironclad used for during the civil war?
Naval battle
What were ironclads used for during the civil war?
Naval battle
What president's served in military?
21 Presidents served on active duty in a regular military unit.Washington - Commanding general in Revolutionary War, British officer in French & Indian WarMonroe - officer in Revolutionary WarJackson - general in War of 1812 , various Indian warsW. H. Harrison - officer in War of 1812, Indian warsTaylor - officer in War of 1812, general in Mexican WarPierce - general in Mexican WarGrant- officer in Mexican War, supreme union general in Civil WarHayes - general in Civil WarGarfield- major general in Civil WarBen. Harrison general in Civil WarMcKinley - officer in Civil WarTeddy Roosevelt - officer in Spanish American WarTruman - officer in WW IEisenhower- officer in WW I, general in WW IIKennedy - naval officer in WW IILyndon Johnson - naval officer in WW IINixon -naval officer in WW IIFord- naval officer in WW IRonald Reagan- army officer in WW IIGeorge H. W. Bush -- officer ( navy pilot) in WW IICarter-- navy officer in peace timeReagan was on active duty in WWW but served in a unit that made training films. Lyndon Johnson was called home after short service since he was a Congressman at the time.Nine others had some form of military service. Chester Arthur was a high-ranking supply officer in the NY state militia during the Civil War. Andrew Johnson served as military governor of re-occupied Tennessee during the Civil War. Madison, Tyler, Polk, Buchanan and Lincoln had brief service in state militia units that saw no fighting. Fillmore was in a home guard during the Civil War after he was President. George W. Bush was in the air force reserves.
Where was the first naval battle during the civil war?
Fort Sumter
What was the first naval battle during the civil war?
The Battle of Hampton Roads.
What is an American Naval Officer?
An American Naval Officer is a commissioned officer in the US Navy or US Coast Guard.
