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- 1. (1801–70), US navy admiral; born James Glasgow Farragut. The outstanding naval commander of the Civil War, he captured the city of New Orleans in April 1862 and extended Union control of the Mississippi River north to Vicksburg.
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- David Farragut (1801-70) was an accomplished U.S. naval officer, who received great acclaim for his service to the Union during the American Civil War (1861-65). Farragut commanded the Union blockade of Southern ports, helped capture the the Confederate city of New Orleans and provided support for General Ulysses S. Grant’s siege of Vicksburg.
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Mar 25, 2011 · David Farragut was an accomplished U.S. naval officer who helped the Union achieve key victories at New Orleans, Vicksburg and Mobile Bay during the Civil War.
David Farragut (born July 5, 1801, near Knoxville, Tenn., U.S.—died Aug. 14, 1870, Portsmouth, N.H.) was a U.S. admiral who achieved fame for his outstanding Union naval victories during the American Civil War (1861–65).
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David Farragut was the first US naval officer so honored. In 1864 he became America’s first Vice Admiral. After the Civil War’s conclusion, Farragut would be further honored by becoming the first full Admiral. Farragut’s greatest moment came on August 5, 1864.
David Glasgow Farragut was the Union Admiral who served most of the war as commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. The Southern-born officer led the Union capture of New Orleans in April 1862 and the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, in which he closed the Confederacy’s last big port on the Gulf of Mexico.
David G. Farragut. Born July 5, 1801 Campbell's Station, Tennessee Died August 14, 1870 Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Navy admiral who commanded successful Union offensives at New Orleans and Mobile Bay. David G. Farragut is the most famous figure to emerge from the fierce Civil War struggle for control of the seas. A life-long sailor, he was ...
Jan 18, 2022 · David G. Farragut was the first American naval officer to hold the rank of rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral – a unique status that resulted directly from his many accomplishments during the Civil War. He was born James Glasgow Farragut in Tennessee in 1801, but grew up in New Orleans.
Oct 16, 2012 · David Farragut was the first U.S. naval officer so honored. In 1864 he became America's first vice admiral. After the Civil War's conclusion, Farragut would be further honored by becoming the first full admiral.
