July 24,1843 – David Henshaw takes office as the 14th Secretary of the Navy, serving until Feb

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July 24,1843 – David Henshaw takes office as the 14th Secretary of the Navy, serving until Feb. 18, 1844. USS Henshaw (DD 278) was named in his honor. #navyhistoryoftheday

 

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