Gideon Welles Politician

Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 – February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869. His buildup of the Navy to blockade Southern ports was a key component of the Northern victory in the Civil War. Welles was also instrumental in the Navy's creation of the Medal of Honor.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 01, 1802
Birth place	Connecticut , Glastonbury Connecticut , United States
Date of death	February 11, 1878
Place of death	Connecticut , Hartford Connecticut , United States
Education	Norwich University
Profession	Lawyer , Journalist , Politician , Writer