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George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

Admiral Dewey returns to New York City on September 27, 1899, following his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War. He paces the deck of his flagship, the Olympia, anchored at Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Dewey and three of his officers await the arrival of visitors. A group of dignitaries, including several naval officers, board. The first person to step on deck may be Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson, Commander of the North Atlantic Squadron. Dewey greets the visitors. These visitors may be members of the Washington or New York City reception committee.

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Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1899-09-27

George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

Admiral Dewey returns to New York City on September 27, 1899, following his victory at Manilla Bay in the Spanish-American War. He paces the deck of his flagship, the Olympia, anchored at Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Dewey and three of his officers await the arrival of visitors. A group of dignitaries, including several naval officers, board. The first person to step on deck may be Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson, Commander of the North Atlantic Squadron. Dewey greets the visitors. These visitors may be members of the Washington or New York City reception committee. The film is out of sequence, and other individuals also appear on deck. The camera angle and distance make positive identification of visitors impossible.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1899-09-27