Admiral George Dewey Signed Photograph.

DEWEY, George.

Item Number: 101325

Rare original photograph of American Navy Admiral George Dewey. Signed by Dewey beneath his portrait and the photographer Harris-Ewing. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 12 inches. In near fine condition.

American Admiral George Dewey became the first and only person in United States History to attain the rank of Admiral of the Navy, a special rank appointed by Congress, in 1903 following his successful attack on Manila Bay at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. Dewey became a national hero for this victory, which resulted in the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. A special military decoration, the Battle of Manila Bay Medal (commonly called the Dewey Medal), was struck in honor of Dewey's victory at Manila Bay and was awarded to every American officer, sailor, and Marine present at the battle.