To the Shores of Tripoli

by Tom Clavin When one thinks of America’s early naval heroes, John Paul Jones and Oliver Hazard Perry usually come to mind. But another was Stephen Decatur, who achieved not just national, but international fame for his actions in 1804. … Read the article The post To the Shores of Tripoli appeared first on The […]

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by Tom Clavin

When one thinks of America’s early naval heroes, John Paul Jones and Oliver Hazard Perry usually come to mind. But another was Stephen Decatur, who achieved not just national, but international fame for his actions in 1804. … Read the article

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