The first postage stamp ( at left ) to honor Farragut was the 1 - dollar black issue of 1903 .
Few naval officers in American history have been honored on a U.S. postage stamp , but David Farragut has been so honored more than once .
The first postage stamp ( at left ) to honor David Farragut was the 1 - dollar black issue of 1903 .
Few naval officers in American history have been honored on a U.S. postage stamp , but David Farragut has been so honored more than once .