Midshipmen Escort Parade for Admiral Dewey Funeral
A line of 1220 United States Naval Academy midshipmen marched in dark blue uniforms with white leggings along Pennsylvania Avenue, escorting Admiral Dewey’s funeral procession from residence to Capitol and Arlington. The mass formed battalions on Fifteenth Street, passed the Capitol, and ended at Arlington with a solemn salute and interment preparations.
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United States Naval Academy
Aantril Dewey
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Washington
New York
Academy
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Torleirse
Adnor l Meee
Arington
Admiral Tewr
Polward
Nation Remembers Admiral Dewey with Nationwide Closings
Government departments shut down by executive order of President Wilson. All city businesses closed from 11 30 to 12 30 in memory of Admiral Dewey. Flags flown at half staff on government buildings and war vessels. Private funeral at the Dewey home attended by the President and Mrs Wilson and other dignitaries. Services held in the Capitol rotunda with the President, cabinet, diplomats, and military officials present. Procession from Capitol to Arlington Cemetery ends in mausoleum of Gen Nelson Miles.
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Marine Corps
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Aqueduct Bridge
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Potomac
Military Road
Arlington Cemetery
Nelson A. Miles
Arlington
Lee Mansion
City of
Washington
Funeral procession honors Admiral Dewey in national ceremony
Tens of thousands line Capitol routes as Admiral Dewey's body is laid to rest at Arlington. Navy and Marine units, the Presidents Own band, and a vast sea of civilians move in an orderly cortege from rotunda rites to the tomb, with officers, veterans groups, and dignitaries following in formal order.
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Dolphin
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Manila Bay
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Navy
Marine Band
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Arkansas
Mayflower
U 8 & Dolphin
Gridley
George Dewey
Boy Scouts Patrol Route Of Funeral
About 1,200 Boy Scouts assisted the police at the Dewey funeral duties along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol grounds to the Georgetown bridge. Hundreds more would have joined if orders arrived. Scouts aided crowd control, first aid, and crowd safety. detachments protected the Capitol area and troops traveled from Maryland and Virginia. The Falls Church troop arrived after dawn.
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Georegtown Bridge
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Virginia
Falla Church
Veterans of Spanish War March in Place of Honor
A Dewey funeral procession gave a special place of honor to 500 Spanish-American War veterans marching behind the diplomatic corps. Among them were long-time comrades of the late admiral, with Commander Chisholm representing the veterans at Capitol services.
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Lee H Harris
James E Maynard
James J. Murphy
Charles J P Weber
H. B Coulter
People of Hawaii Pay Last Honors to Dewey
Honolulu observes a noon salute at Pearl Harbor for Admiral George Dewey with flags at half staff. The Japanese freighter Yubari Maru joined by lowering its colors to honor the late admiral.
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Adieu to Dewey The Great Admiral at Arlington
The tribute honors Admiral George Dewey with solemn vows and public reverence. Officials bear his hat and sword to the Capitol, Arlington, and the nation pledges lasting respect. The piece envisions future reverence by ships, soldiers, and citizens as Dewey’s legacy guides a strengthened republic.
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Dewey funeral crowds damaged by street incidents and thefts
Two women injured by a cable on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street during the Dewey funeral. a residence burglary on Uptown reported with valuables stolen. a Ford car stolen. witnesses describe injuries to Miss Clara Monroe and Miss Mary Wallach. Police log notes and a gubernatorial tribute to Admiral Dewey from Gov. Whitman.
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Washington Police Preserve Disorder Free Funeral Parade
Metropolitan police with plain clothes officers and detectives from Baltimore and nearby cities safeguarded a funeral procession on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mounted escort led the line while roped barriers and stretched cables kept crowds orderly. A special Board of Trade committee helped with police duties after being sworn in, with Odell S. Smith present.
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British Admiralty Sends Condolence on Dewey Death
The British Admiralty sent a condolence message to the U S Secretary of the Navy yesterday morning through the British embassy in Washington. The note expresses sympathy on the death of Admiral Dewey and reflects shared naval ties between the two nations.
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Bell Tolling Honors Admiral Dewey at Independence Hall
In Philadelphia the bell in Independence Hall tolled from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. today at one-minute intervals to honor the late Admiral Dewey, marking a solemn memorial in the city.
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Admiral Dewey
Floral Pieces Massed at Capitol for Admiral Dewey Funeral
A grand display of floral offerings was sent to the Capitol in memory of Admiral Dewey. The list includes the General Board of the Navy, the Atlantic fleet, the Senate and House, Navy and War Departments, the Marine Corps, Daughters of the American Revolution, and numerous individuals and organizations, each presenting wreaths, stands, or other tributes.
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Admiral Dewey
General Board of the Navy
United States Atlantic Fleet
United States Senate
House
United States Marine Corps
Society of
Mainila Bay
War Department
Navy Department
Navy League
Badger
A. Wickfeld
Woodbury Blair
Columbia Lodge
W. A. of M. Naval Gun Factory
Spectators fill Pennsylvania Avenue during Arlington procession
Crowds lined both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue for seven miles as the funeral procession moved through Arlington. People stood in silence from end to end, doorways, windows, bow-windows, and roofs packed with observers. The mood conveyed solemn mourning as the body passed and all remained uncovered.
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