Dewey Reception in New York Honors Naval Hero
The piece lauds Admiral George Dewey as a national hero after his Manila Bay victory. It praises his fighter boldness, diplomatic steadiness, and American gentlemanly conduct from 1898 onward, noting public reverence and consistent character during his return voyage and beyond.
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Dewey’s Vermont Roots and Early Admiral lineage
The article traces George Dewey’s family in Vermont from 1801 birth of his grandfather Dr Julius Dewey in Hanover to 1822 settlement in Montpelier. It details family military service in the Civil War and Spanish War, and recalls Dewey’s early schooling, the Panchorn incident, and Annapolis entry with Northern Southern clashes, ending with his 1860 return for commission.
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Green Mount Cemetery
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Wabash
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Virginia
Annapolis
Admiral Dewey in Civil War Valor at Port Hudson and Manila
The article recalls Dewey’s early Civil War service aboard the Mississippi under Farragut, his cool leadership at Port Hudson where he helped abandon the ship after 250 hits, and his rise to commander. It then covers his later Manila victory, the Olympia duel with Spain, and his duties as diplomat and naval leader in Asia for thirteen months in 1898.
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Origins of a Famous Idol Admiral Dewey Stemmed in War
The article traces Admiral George Dewey to a line of fighters extending through American conflicts. It links the Dewey surname to a Dorchester founder family dating back to 1633 and a Dorchester cottage, highlighting military pedigree and early lineage as shaping the popular idol.
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Dewey Family Roots Tangle Through Vermont and Beyond
A historic sketch traces the Dewey surname from Dewey of the New World born in Sandwich England to Vermont and beyond. It notes Deweys in the Revolutionary War including a parson in southern Vermont, a Lexington skirmish corporal, and a total of twenty four soldiers. thirteen in the War of 1812. many in the Civil War. and ties to Admiral Dewey through maternal relatives as Farragut honors are recalled.
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Dewey Quotes Distill His Character From Battles and Policy
A wartime portrait compiles Admiral Dewey's famous sayings. He urged readiness at Manila Bay and Open with all guns. He claimed the Philippine Islands for the United States and defended U S ship decks as territory. He spoke of Providence in shark bites and urged American sailors confidence and caution.
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Duel threat prompts police notice after classroom confrontation
In a college scene a Southerner issues a pistol duel challenge after an earlier confrontation with Dew ey who is again victorious. The offer is accepted, seconds chosen, ground measured, but classmates alert Annapolis officers and the duel is not fought.
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Dewey at Manila a Marvelous Victory
When war broke out the fleet under Commodore Dewey faced a forced retreat from Hong Kong to Manila with no coaling stations nearer than Honolulu. He chose Manila as the decisive objective and achieved a dramatic victory that made him the idol of his country.
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Admiral Dewey Vows Modest Tone After Victory Dispatches
May 1 dispatch reports squadron arrival at daybreak and destruction of multiple Spanish vessels including Reina Cristina Castilla Ulloa Isla de Cuba General Tu ez o Isla de Luzon Duero Correo Velasco Mindanao and one transport with minor wounds among crew. May 4 dispatch declares control of Cavite naval station with heavy Spanish losses and protection for foreign residents in Manila.
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Where Dewey Was Born in Montpelier Vermont
The article notes the Montpelier Vermont birthplace of a national hero Dewey. It mentions his sick departure on a triumphant voyage home, his recovered health enabling public demonstrations, and remarks on the Egyptian ivory pins gateway and balls suggesting ancient nine pins. It also observes public ovens in many Japanese streets offering meals for a small fee.
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