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

We loved welcoming the EDGE Leadership students to Decatur Morgan Hospital! 🏥✨ From touring key departments to seeing healthcare in action, we hope this experience sparked an interest in caring for our community one day. Thank you to the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to be part of such an impactful program. | Decatur Morgan Hospital