Dewey's Early Years A Fighter at Annapolis Emerges
A Vermont upbringing along with early schoolroom discipline shaped George Dewey. At 15 he entered Norwich Military Academy and later Annapolis Class of 1864, where his combative streak surfaced in duels threats from Southern cadets, yet he earned respect and rose to prominence as a midshipman.
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Dewey and the Mississippi in Farragut’s Civil War Fleet
The narrative recalls George Dewey’s early Civil War service aboard the steam sloop Mississippi under Farragut. It describes the Mississippi’s perilous run past Forts Philip and Jackson, Dewey’s cool leadership on the bridge, and his role in sinking the ram Pearl and aiding escape. It notes his later rise to commander and Manila Bay triumph.
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Vermont Soldiers and Adm Dewey Ties in Civil War Tale
Fragmentary OCR describes veterans and battles mentioning Dewey relatives, Farragut links, and Vermont memory of the Civil War. It notes a Dewey family tie to Admiral Dewey and historical service across states with a focus on local history and commemoration.
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Dewey Quotes Reflect His Character Amid Manila War
A fragmented reminiscence cites Admiral Dewey's sayings during the Manila conflict. The phrases illustrate his resolve, leadership style, and blunt judgments about naval warfare, loyalty, and decision making as the war unfolded near the Philippine Islands.
Dewey at Manila Victory Idol of His Country
When war broke out with Spain Dewey then at Tsang Wong faced a tough position. He left British waters and found no coaling station nearer than Honolulu leaving one option to take Manila and secure a decisive victory for the United States.
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Dewey Dispatches Report Modesty Amid Victory
Admiral Dewey’s May 1 and May 4 dispatches to Washington describe the Manila campaign. He notes destroying numerous Spanish vessels including Reina Cristina and Isla de Luzon, minor wounds among his crew, and uninjured ships. He proclaims control of Cavite and fortifications, and reports heavy Spanish casualties and protection of foreigners.
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Tributes and oddities mix with travel tale from Montpelier
The article notes Witere Dewey's birth in Montpelier Vermont and his return voyage as a sick man now healed enough to join public demonstrations. It mentions an early Egyptian ivory pins find and a note on Japanese city ovens offering meals for a fee in streets.
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