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David D. Porter
1813-1891
David Dixon Porter entered the naval service in 1826 as a midshipman in the Mexican Navy, commanded by his father, David Porter. Three years later, he accepted an appointment as a midshipman in the United States Navy. Even with an outstanding record, Porter was still only a lieutenant when the Civil War broke out, but it in a year and half he was an acting rear admiral. After the war, he sought command of the Naval Academy. His tenure as superintendent was noted for his expansion of the grounds, the addition of new buildings, and introduction of the honor concept. |