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Stephen Decatur Sr. (June 1751 – November 11, 1808) was an American privateer in the Revolutionary War and later in the Quasi-War was commissioned as a captain in the United States Navy. He was the father of Stephen Decatur Jr.
Stephen Decatur Jr. ( / dɪˈkeɪtər /; [1] January 5, 1779 – March 22, 1820) was a U.S. naval officer and commodore. He was born on the eastern shore of Maryland in Worcester County.
Stephen Decatur is best known for the 16 February 1804 action in Tripoli when, as a lieutenant, he and 75 Sailors set the captured frigate Philadelphia on fire during a daring raid on...
May 15, 2019 · Stephen Decatur (Jan. 5, 1779–March 22, 1820) was a U.S. naval officer who became famous for his exploits during the Tripoli War. He later served as a heroic commander in the War of 1812. He was killed in a duel by a fellow officer whose court-martial he had participated in years before. Fast Facts: Stephen Decatur.
Stephen Decatur (born Jan. 5, 1779, Sinepuxent, Md., U.S.—died March 22, 1820, Bladensburg, Md.) was a U.S. naval officer who held important commands in the War of 1812. After returning from successful engagements abroad in 1815, he replied to a toast with the famous words: “Our country !
Dec 23, 2015 · His father Stephen Decatur, Sr. served as a privateer in the American navy during the American Revolution. In 1798, President John Adams appointed Stephen Decatur, Jr. a midshipman in the U.S. Navy, and Decatur initially served on the frigate USS United States under Commodore John Barry.
Nov 25, 2019 · At the time of his death in 1820, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. was one of the most revered public figures in the United States. He was a highly decorated military hero and a leader in Washington, D.C.’s elite social circles.
