Find more facts and information on our topic page about
David Porter
Porter, David Dixon
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
|
2001
|
© The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military 2001, originally published by Oxford University Press 2001. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
Porter, David Dixon (1813–91) Union naval officer, born in Pennsylvania. The son of
David Porter, Porter went to sea at a young age. His early career included a two-year stint as a commander in the merchant marine. In 1855 he returned to the U.S. Navy. He was contemplating resuming a civilian career when the
Civil War gave him the opportunity to test his mettle. Defying orders, in 1861 he sailed to Pensacola to reinforce Fort Pickens; in 1862 he recommended his adoptive brother,
David Farragut, to lead the siege at
New Orleans, at which Porter played a small role. He later commanded the Union gunboat forces on the Mississippi and played a more important role in the victory at
Vicksburg (1863). In the postwar years he served as superintendent of the
U.S. Naval Academy.)
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
 "Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)")
|
Porter names different cop as his assailant.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 11/22/2003; ; 700+ words
; Byline: David Chanen; Randy Furst; Staff Writers As Stephen C. Porter was being booked into jail after...Creighton on Wednesday, but Porter had said earlier that officer...Randolph Staten, who has supported Porter, questioned the credibility...
|
|
Porter opens S.D.'s only broker-run freight station. (Porter International Inc.; San Diego, California)
Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal; 12/3/1990; ; 700+ words
; Porter opens S.D.'s only broker...passes customs inspection, said David Porter, founder and chairman...freight is delivered here," David Porter said. The new station...large trucking companies, added David Porter, citing La Salle Trucking...
|
 "Gurnee Review (IL)")
|
Porter has won hearts as well as games
Newspaper article from: Gurnee Review (IL); 11/26/1998; ; 700 words
; ...played a role in Denny Porter's selection as American...Prospect Heights resident David Tyson. "I will never...didn't just fall into Porter's lap. The veteran...a son on the team," Porter said. "When the kid...in Palatine. Just ask David Tyson.
|
 "Post-Tribune (IN)")
|
Porter County Almanac
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 12/3/1997; 700+ words
; ...SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION. Porter County Almanac Porter County Happenings * Tri-town...Thursday for Chesterton tourney * Porter hosts tourism commission today...through the Holidays" by the Rev. David Seifert, 2 p.m. today, Saint...
|
|
|
Porter hospital sternly warned
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 11/22/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...appointed to the committee. Porter is a county-owned hospital...members are appointed by the Porter County commissioners. Despite...officials have in the past noted Porter is already very open about matters...chairman; Galovic; McMillan; and David Rose, region president of Horizon...
|
|
|
Porter to face trial on longer commitment; A Massachusetts judge wants a jury to decide whether to indefinitely lock up ex-priest.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 4/27/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...former Minnesota priest James Porter, who became a symbol of the...sexually dangerous person. Porter, 69, has been accused of molesting...Massachusetts. Superior Court Judge David McLaughlin's ruling came after...those who testified against Porter were his ex-wife, Verlyne...
|
|
Fitz John Porter's long fight to clear his name.(Saturday)(The Civil War)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 10/19/1996; ; 700+ words
; Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter stared hard at Special Order...corps commander, Fitz John Porter. For Porter, Special Order...exploits. His grandfather, David Porter, served in the American...Congress in the War of 1812. Adm. David Dixon Porter of Civil War fame...
|
|
Porter pops off on talk of trade; Raiders WR says he's not appreciated.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: San Francisco Chronicle; 10/22/2004; ; 700+ words
; Byline: David Bush The Raiders' wide receiver...change in the offing. Jerry Porter, who apparently was shopped...here to do whatever with," Porter said during a freewheeling...The Raiders denied marketing Porter when The Chronicle reported...
|
|
Porter Explores Artists' Creative Tensions
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service; 10/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...following news release: Professor Porter plays 'the greatest piece of American...Roman poet Horace was the subject of David Porter's lecture Thursday night, but...his fingering hand was crushed," Porter, the Williams College Professor...
|
|
Porter Novelli Names New President.
Business Wire; 11/20/2000; 700+ words
; ...Expands Executive Management Team Porter Novelli Public Relations, a...Group (NYSE:OMC), named David Copithorne president of U...corporate management team. Porter Novelli is the world's fourth...Bob Druckenmiller appointed David Copithorne to the new post of...
|
|
Porter, Cole
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
...Becomes a success In 1917 Porter was in France, and for some...people) Linda Lee Thomas. The Porters began a lifetime of traveling...celebrities in which they moved. Porter contributed songs to various...Can-Can; 1953). Cole Porter died on October 15, 1964...University Press, 1993. Grafton, ...
|
|
Cole Albert Porter
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...complete disaster. In 1917 Porter was in France, and for some...wealthy socialite Linda Lee. The Porters began a lifetime of traveling...celebrities in which they moved. Porter contributed songs to various...distinction. Further Reading Porter's life and career are comprehensively...University ...
|
|
Fitz-John Porter Court-Martial: 1862-63
Book article from: Great American Trials
Fitz-John Porter Court-Martial: 1862-63 Defendant: Fitz-John Porter Crimes Charged: Disobedience of orders in violation...attempted to place blame on Major General Fitz-John Porter. The ensuing court-martial was politically motivated...
|
|
Porter, David Dixon
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History
Porter, David Dixon (1813–...Pennsylvania, Porter was the son of David Porter, naval hero in the...Civil War. After the war, Porter served as superintendent...Chester G. Hearn , Admiral David Dixon Porter: The Civil...
|
|
Porter, David
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
Porter, David (1780–1843) U.S. naval officer. Born at Boston, David Porter was a third-generation American...Constantinople, on March 3, 1843. Porter's son, David Dixon Porter , and his adoptive son, David...
|
