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American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank.
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David Farragut
United States Navy admiral (1801–1870)
David Glasgow Farragut 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 in U.S. Navy tradition for his bold order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Senior naval flag officer rank
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Maritime service branch of the U.S. military
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