Gideon Welles
Politician
1802 – 1878
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Who was Gideon Welles?
Gideon Welles was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869. His buildup of the Navy to successfully execute blockades of Southern ports was a key component of Northern victory of the Civil War. Welles was also instrumental in the Navy's creation of the Medal of Honor.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1802
Glastonbury - Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Norwich University
- Died
- Feb 11, 1878
Hartford
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on July 23, 2013
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