3 Quotes & Sayings By Stephen Decatur

Stephen Decatur was born in New Haven, CT, on February 15, 1779. As an officer in the United States Navy, he fought in the War of 1812 under Captain Oliver Hazard Perry. Decatur's most famous victory was at the Battle of Algiers on October 20, 1815. A full list of Decatur's achievements is available here .

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You speak of the good conduct of your ancestors. As your own conduct is under discussion, and not theirs, I cannot see how their former good character can at all serve your present purpose. Fortunately for our country, every man stands upon his own merit. Stephen Decatur
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Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right but our country right or wrong. Stephen Decatur