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The hero of the new era

The hero of the new era

Print shows Admiral George Dewey, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing military uniform, holding hat in right hand, standing before the goddess Clio who is sitting on a throne, holding a scroll labeled “History.” Behind Dewey, a sailor holds an American flag and there are busts of George Washington and James Monroe against a wall.

Caption: History (to Admiral Dewey)–I give you a high place on my scroll. Like Washington and Monroe you have marked a new era for your country.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-10-04