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John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy
2011-12-03T12:01:15-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYzFjXC8xNzY2ODMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions.
Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, published by Simon and Schuster. Revolution…
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Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions. close
Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, published by Simon and Schuster. Revolution… read more
Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy, published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions. close
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