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The first Macdonough was an early destroyer, launched in 1900 and served until 1919.
The second Macdonough (DD‑331) was a Clemson-class destroyer, launched in 1920 and served until 1930.
The third Macdonough (DD‑351) was a Farragut-class destroyer, launched in 1934 and served through World War II until 1945.
The fourth Macdonough (DL/DLG-8/DDG-39) was a Farragut-class guided missile frigate (destroyer leader), launched in 1939 and served until 1992.

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