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"Aye, Captain!" — Old Ironsides' Isaac Hull |
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"Aye, Captain!" — Old Ironsides' Isaac Hull
By Toni Lee Robinson |
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1 In 1812, the U.S.S. Constitution was America's darling. Amid dismal news of ground troops that gave up ground, the frigate had brought the U.S. some badly needed hope. The defeat of British ships Guerriere and Java was not a big deal in a military sense. But the impact on morale was huge. The news buoyed American hearts and renewed courage.