Stephen Decatur

In 1820, one of America's most glamorous captains, Stephen Decatur, was mortally wounded by another captain aggrieved over a long-ago perceived insult.

For sovereignty, of course. But for honor most of all. Post 2011

Stephen Decatur set the ship afire in February 1804, but the American expedition otherwise was frustrated.

The Star-Spangled Shores of Tripoli Stephen J. Marmon 2011

In 1820, one of America's most glamorous captains, Stephen Decatur, was mortally wounded by another captain aggrieved over a long-ago perceived insult.

For sovereignty, of course. But for honor most of all. Post 2011

Stephen Decatur, an American naval hero celebrated for his exploits against Barbary pirates and in the War of 1812, coined the patriotic rallying cry "our country right or wrong."

The Disloyal Opposition William Anthony Hay 2011

Naval hero Stephen Decatur also bought the farm in Bladensburg.

Answer Man's quiz: the teacher's guide 2010

Along the way, Barry was a mentor for many of the men who would become the backbone of the young country's professional naval officer corps future heroes like Stephen Decatur, Edward Prebble and William Bainbridge, who would distinguish themselves in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.

The Revolutionary War's Other Naval Hero 2010

Naval hero Stephen Decatur also bought the farm in Bladensburg.

Answer Man's quiz: the teacher's guide John Kelly 2010

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, ‘Our Country, in dealing with other countries may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.’

Archive 2009-06-28 SeattleDan 2009

Naval hero Stephen Decatur, I found I could not swallow his famous toast "My country right or wrong!"

Shaken to My Moral Foundations PART II 2008

Your jingoism in the matter of dating is worthy of Stephen Decatur.

The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004