On 25 October 1812, sailing 500 miles south of the Azores, Captain Stephen Decatur, Commanding Officer of USS UNITED STATES, sights, engages and captures HMS MACEDONIAN.
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GO NAVY! My son is currently in navy boot camp at Great Lakes and we are looking forward to his graduation. Happy Belated Birthday Navy - October 13th! (Something I've learned from his letters.)
GO NAVY! My son is currently in navy boot camp at Great Lakes and we are looking forward to his graduation. Happy Belated Birthday Navy - October 13th! (Something I've learned from his letters.)
Posted by: Sue H | October 25, 2010 at 10:48 AM