6th Grade Culture Project

David Farragut:  Admiral (1801-1870)  David Glasgow Farragut was born in Tennessee.  His father emigrated from Spain and fought in the Revolutionary War.  David joined the United States Navy at age nine and commanded his own ship at age 12.  Even though he lived in the South and had married a Virginian, David refused to oppose the Union.  During the Civil War, David fought for the Union.  He is most remembered for capturing Mobile Bay.  In 1866, David was made the first full admiral in the United States Navy.     Marsh, Carole, The Best Book of Hispanic Biographies.,Galopade Interational:  2003 p22.      

Helpful sites:

http://www.nps.gov/vick/visctr/sitebltn/farragut.htm

http://www.us-civilwar.com/farragut.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Farragut

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0818290.html

http://www.who2.com/davidfarragut.html