John Paul Jones

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John Paul Jones

• Father of The US Navy
• By Jacob Lauer

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BIRTH

• Born on July 6, 1747
• Died July 18,1792
• Died 12 days after birthday

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Spent many hours at the bay
• Grew up eating home-ground oatmeal, meat stews,
  and an endless supply of salmon
• Learned how to express himself well in writing

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MIDDLE CHILDHOOD

• John was 9 years old when his older brother
  sailed to America
• He was thirteen years old when he became
  apprentice for James Younger
• First voyage on a ship named friendship

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EARLY ADULT

• At age 21, he was captain of his own vessel
• Signed on as third mate for the ship named King
  George
• Became chief officer for the ship named Two
  Friends

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FAMILY LIFE

• His older brother was name William
• His sisters were Elizabeth, Janet, and Mary Ann
• Dad was a gardener

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Became father of the U.S navy
• Became a Captain
• Captain of his own vessel

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHERS

• Took over for ailing captain and first mate

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CHARACTERISTICS

• Nice
• Helpful
• Strong

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WHY HE IS A HERO

• Father of the U.S navy
• Fought in battles

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WHY I THINK THAT HE IS A HERO

• He was very strong
• He was brave

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REFERENCES

• Lighthouse. COM
• Google.COM