030318-N-0000X-003 Navy Historical Center, Washington, (Mar. 18, 2003) -- The book cover of ÒFarragut, AmericaÕs First AdmiralÓ by Naval Historical Center historian Robert J. Schneller, Jr. Adm. Farragut was appointed the NavyÕs first four-star Admiral in 1866, but is most famous for his cry at the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 1864: ÒDamn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!Ó Navy photo. (RELEASED) US Navy 030318-N-0000X-003 The book cover of Farragut, America%%5Ersquo,s First Admiral

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