George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained that rank. He is...
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George Dewey Cukor (/ˈkjuːkɔːr/ KEW-kor; July 7, 1899 – January 24, 1983) was an American film director and producer. He mainly concentrated on comedies...
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Dewey (given name) Dewey (surname) George Dewey, Admiral of the US Navy John Dewey, American philosopher and educator Melvil Dewey, American librarian...
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of Admiral of the Navy George Dewey, during the Spanish–American War, and the Sailors and Marines under his command. The Dewey Medal was created to recognize...
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only Admiral of the Navy in U.S. history, George Dewey. The square was named in honor of Admiral George Dewey after his decisive 1898 victory in the Battle...
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younger of two siblings—in the modest Wise, Virginia, home of his parents, George Dewey Scott (1902–1988) and Helena Agnes (née Slemp; 1904–1935). His mother...
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States Navy. Dewey is the third Navy ship named after Admiral of the Navy George Dewey, hero of the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War. The...
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Thomas Edmund Dewey Jr. (October 2, 1932 – December 6, 2021) was a New York City businessman and the elder son of Thomas E. Dewey, a former governor of...
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John Dewey (/ˈduːi/; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. He was one of the most prominent...
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City, Dewey was buried in the town cemetery of Pawling, New York. Dewey was born and raised in Owosso, Michigan, where his father, George Martin Dewey, owned...
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USS Dewey (DLG-14/DDG-45) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named in honor of George Dewey, the United...
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Minnesota and is represented by Democrat Collin Peterson. Dewey Township was named for George Dewey (1837–1917), an American admiral. According to the United...
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Powell, Post and Stockton Streets. The monument is dedicated to Admiral George Dewey and commemorates his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American...
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City, New York, U.S. It was erected for a parade in honor of Admiral George Dewey celebrating his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines...
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Reynolds alongside George Dewey. The company name is a reference to a catchphrase from Reynolds' 2016 film Deadpool. Reynolds and Dewey launched Maximum...
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community of Torun is located in the town. The Town of Dewey was founded in 1898, and is named for George Dewey, naval admiral victorious at the Battle of Manila...
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Railroad. He built the Dewey Hotel in the following year. The town was named for Admiral George Dewey. The first newspaper in town, the Dewey Eagle, began publication...
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USS Dewey may refer to one of these ships of the United States Navy named in honor of Admiral George Dewey, best known for his victory at the Battle of...
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admiral, with Admiral George Dewey being the only officer to be appointed to the rank. The rank has only been awarded once, to George Dewey, in recognition...
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the name Dewey, honoring Admiral George Dewey. Lands assigned to the Choctaw and Seminole tribes extended into the area now occupied by Dewey County. Under...
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SS George Dewey was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after George Dewey, the only person in United States history...
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Admiral insignia. This rank was established and given only to Admiral George Dewey, in recognition of his victory at Manila Bay in 1898. On March 2, 1899...
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or last name was George. Its early members included Admiral George Dewey, who served as the group's first president, and writer George Ade. Dulany's secretary...
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first USS Dewey (DD-349) was a Farragut-class destroyer of the United States Navy, launched in 1934 and named for Admiral George Dewey. Dewey served in...
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Spanish–American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Contraalmirante...
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of a campaign by Admiral George Dewey, Bryan was easily re-nominated at the 1900 Democratic National Convention after Dewey withdrew from the race. McKinley...
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changed to Dewey Beach following the 1898 Battle of Manilla (Spanish–American War) when Admiral George Dewey became a national hero. Dewey Beach was incorporated...
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George Dewey Clyde (July 21, 1898 – April 2, 1972) was an American politician and the tenth governor of Utah, serving two terms from 1957 until 1965 as...
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George Dewey Washington (1898–1954) was an American singer active in vaudeville and motion pictures from the 1920s through the 1940s. He was a baritone...
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Spanish-American war. On May 1, the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron, under George Dewey, decisively defeated the Spanish Navy in the Battle of Manila Bay, effectively...
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