Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised

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The Stephen Decatur High School Seahawks have won the 3A/4A Maryland state wrestling title over Linganore High School from Frederick, Maryland. On our daily lifestyle show DelmarvaLife, Coach Todd Martinek and the athletes shared their thoughts on the great season they have had and what is still to come. The individual state tournament is March 1-2. | WBOC TV 16 Delmarva's News Leader

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Highlights: Stephen Decatur boys soccer defeats Easton 1-0 with a late goal. #localteamsbigdreams | Delmarva Sports Network