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Dewey at Manila Bay Heroes Navy Victory in 1898
In 1898 at Manila Bay Commodore George Dewey led seven ships to a decisive victory over the Spanish fleet. The battle lasted about three hours with ten Spanish vessels sunk or burned and seven American wounded. Dewey later earned the title Admiral of the Navy. A leaflet offer and a note on the minnow’s malaria use follow.
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