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Submitted: 9/13/20 • Approved: 9/14/20 • Last Updated: 9/17/20 • R90173-G0-S3
1 Oct 1781
1 Jun 1813
Captain US Navy
War of 1812 United States Naval Officer. He commanded the frigate "USS Chesapeake" in its battle with the British Royal Navy frigate "HMS Shannon". After a fierce fight the Shannon defeated Captain Lawrence's command, and he was mortally wounded. His dying words "Don't Give Up The Ship" became a rallying cry during the war, and has achieved legend status in American history.
Contributed on 9/13/20 by TOMTODD
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