Stephen Decatur's Naval Career and Legacy
The 240th anniversary of early naval war hero Stephen Decatur’s birth is in 2019. U.S. Naval Academy representatives discussed Decatur’s mil… read more
The 240th anniversary of early naval war hero Stephen Decatur’s birth is in 2019. U.S. Naval Academy representatives discussed Decatur’s military career, including the recapture of the USS Philadelphia and the capture of the HMS Macedonian, and explored his legacy for the 21st century navy. The White House Historical Association hosted this event at the historic Decatur House in Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Square. close
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