Historedia
Person

George Dewey

Events
4
Episodes
11
Years
1898–1903

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Dewey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Manila Bay: Dewey destroys the Spanish squadron

    1898

    Role: Commander of the Asiatic Squadron

    1. 15 March 1898 · PhilippinesSpanish Command Concerns

      Rear Admiral Montojo expressed concerns to the captain general in March 1898 that his forces would be destroyed due to disadvantages in battle.

    2. 27 April 1898 · ChinaAsiatic Squadron Preparations

      Dewey prepared for war with Spain, hoisting his pennant on USS Olympia in January 1898 and sailing from China in April with orders to attack.

    3. 1 May 1898 · Manila Bay, PhilippinesEngagement at Manila Bay

      Dewey's Asiatic Squadron engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron in Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, the first major engagement of the war.

  2. Spanish–American War campaign of summer 1898: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila

    1898

    Role: U.S. Admiral

    1. July 1, 1898 · San Juan Heights near Santiago de CubaBattle of San Juan Hill

      U.S. forces under Shafter defeated Spanish troops at San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898, aiding the Siege of Santiago.

    2. July 3, 1898 · Harbor mouth off Santiago de CubaNaval Battle of Santiago de Cuba

      The U.S. Navy destroyed the Spanish Caribbean Squadron on July 3, 1898, following a sortie from Santiago harbor.

    3. July 17, 1898 · City of Santiago de CubaSurrender of Santiago de Cuba

      The city of Santiago de Cuba surrendered to U.S. forces on July 17, 1898, following the siege.

    4. August 13, 1898 · City of ManilaSurrender of Manila

      The city of Manila surrendered to the United States on August 13, 1898, ending hostilities in the Philippines.

  3. Admiral Montojo court-martialled and struck from command after Manila Bay

    1899

    Role: US Admiral (contextual)

    1. 1899 · SpainAbsolution and Discharge

      Montojo was absolved of charges but discharged from the Spanish Navy, with Dewey testifying to his gallant defense.

    2. March 1899 · SpainCourt-Martial and Imprisonment

      Montojo was imprisoned in March 1899 by decree of the court-martial following his return to Spain.

  4. Event of 1899: George Dewey is made Admiral of the U.S. Navy.

    1899–1903

    Role: Admiral of the Navy

    1. March 2, 1899 · United States CongressCongressional Authorization

      Congress approved the creation of the grade of Admiral of the Navy on March 2, 1899, authorizing the President to appoint an individual to this unique rank.

    2. March 14, 1903 · United States SenateNomination Discrepancy Resolution

      A discrepancy between McKinley's nomination term and the legislative act was resolved in 1903, confirming Dewey's appointment retroactively to 1899.

Sources

  1. Battle of Manila Bay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. George Dewey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-12
  3. Battle of Manila (1898) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  4. Patricio Montojo y Pasarón Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-12
  5. Admiral of the Navy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05