Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1921 - 2008. Audio Recordings. 1945 - 1965. INHERITANCE. No. 23 ; INVITATION TO LEARNING. No. 124

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Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1921 - 2008. Audio Recordings. 1945 - 1965. INHERITANCE. No. 23 ; INVITATION TO LEARNING. No. 124

1955

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This episode of Inheritance presents the story of the first Naval base on the Pacific Coast. It was established in 1854 by Commander (later Admiral) David Glasgow Farragut. Since that time, the people of Mare Island have been building ships, repairing ships and serving our fleet with remarkable speed and efficiency.

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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...