“**** the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!”
Quote by David Farragut
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David Farragut
David Farragut was a prominent American naval officer known for his distinguished contributions during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was born on July 5, 1801, and died on August 14, 1870. more
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