Surprising People Who Have Appeared On US Currency

David Glasgow Farragut

Heard of this guy? Nope, us neither. But he must have been an important character for his face to make it onto the 1890 $100 Treasury Note. So, who is David Glasgow Farragut, and what did he do that was so impressive? Well, he is best remembered as being a flag officer in the US Navy.

He is known for his victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay and is considered something of an icon in the Navy world. He is one of the only US naval officers in history to have the honor of appearing on a postage stamp, as well as, of course, the famed $100 Treasury Note.