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Portrait of Commodore Stephen Decatur in Situ
- Photographer
- Bruce White
- Date of Work
- January 12, 2012
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
Portrait of Commodore Stephen Decatur in Situ
This photograph of Naval Commodore Stephen Decatur's portrait by John Vanderlyn was taken on January 12, 2012 by Bruce White for the White House Historical Association. Decatur distinguished himself for his heroism during the War of 1812, the First and Second Barbary Wars, and the Quasi War with France. He died in 1820, after being wounded in a duel.
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