FARRAGUT WAS THE FIRST PERSON IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY TO HOLD THE RANK OF REAR ADMIRAL, VICE ADMIRAL AND ADMIRAL IN THE U.S. NAVY. HE DIED A NATIONAL HERO ON 14 AUGUST 1870 AND IS BURIED IN WOODLAND CEMETERY IN BRONX, NEW YORK.
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