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Learn about the life and career of George Dewey, the only person in U.S. history to have attained the rank of Admiral of the Navy. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, but he also served in the Civil War, the Asiatic Squadron, and the General Board of the Navy.
George Dewey (born December 26, 1837, Montpelier, Vermont, U.S.—died January 16, 1917, Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. naval commander who defeated the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898).
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Learn how Commodore George Dewey led the U.S. Navy to defeat the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in 1898, resulting in the fall of the Philippines and the end of the Spanish-American War. Find out the facts, results, map, and significance of this naval battle.
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May 21, 2018 · Learn about George Dewey, who served in the U.S. Navy for over sixty years and became famous for his victory over Spain in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Find out how he rose to the rank of admiral, what he did after the war, and how he died.
Learn about the life and achievements of Admiral George Dewey, the only officer of the US Navy to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy. He commanded the US fleet that defeated the Spanish in Manila Bay in 1898 and received many honors and awards.
Oct 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Admiral George Dewey, the US naval commander who won the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898. Find out how he entered the Civil War, rose through the ranks, and became a hero of the Spanish-American War.
Jun 1, 2023 · George Dewey: A New Force at Sea. Author David A. Smith reviews the life of Commodore George Dewey and his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War. ...more....
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