I would refer you to the following web site for information on JP Jones:

http://www.history.navy.mil/bios/jones_jp.htm

He was one of the first officers of the US Navy and commanded numerous  
ships (Ranger, Raleigh, Alliance, Alfred, etc.) during the American  
Revolution as well as flotillas. He is best remembered for his defeat  
of the HMS Serapis while captain of the BonHomme Richard (named for  
Benj Franklin).

On Nov 9, 2008, at 12:11 AM, Anne Pemberton wrote:

> J South,
>
> Just out of curiousity, what exactly did John Paul Jones do to make  
> him what you believe (did you take your meds?) makes him such a  
> great hero?
>
> If you can think of anything, please make sure it is understandable  
> to a first grader. It would also be nice if it were laced with  
> virtues and morality.
>
> Anne
>
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