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What was significant about Farragut's promotions during the Civil War?

  • He declined them

  • He was demoted

  • First to hold rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral

  • He was promoted posthumously

Answer

Farragut's promotions during the Civil War were significant because he was the first to hold the ranks of rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral. These promotions reflected his exceptional leadership and contributions to the Union Navy. Farragut's innovative strategies and decisive victories, such as the capture of New Orleans and Mobile Bay, played a pivotal role in securing Union control of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
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