Esek Hopkins: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Apr 22, 2026
Anniversary information added. Feb 22, 2026
First paragraph modernization. Mar 13, 2024
Added mention of the rattlesnake flag he used for his fleet. May 02, 2023
Added/Edited contact info: Military.com - Biography of Esek Hopkins. Jun 21, 2013
Add new Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - Biography of Esek Hopkins. May 24, 2013
Add new Web site: Military.com - Biography of Esek Hopkins. May 24, 2013
Added new Web site: The Civil War - Biography of Esek Hopkins. Nov 05, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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