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The Dewey Medal was a military decoration of the United States Navy which was established by the United States Congress on June 3, 1898. The medal recognizes the leadership of Admiral of the Navy George Dewey , during the Spanish–American War , and the Sailors and Marines under his command.
Dewey was one of only four Americans in history (the other three being Admiral William T. Sampson, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, and General John J. Pershing) who were entitled to wear a US government-issued medal with their own image on it. Such was his high regard by the public that "Dewey" was the 19th most popular boys' name in 1898, jumping ...
A coin catalog (or coin catalogue) is a listing of coin types. Information may include pictures of the obverse and reverse (front and back), date and place of minting, distribution type, translation of inscriptions, description of images, theme, metal type, mintage, edge description, orientation of the coin, weight, diameter, thickness, design credentials, shape and prices for various grades.
The Battle of Manila Bay, depicted in a lithograph by Butler, Thomas & Company, 1899 "Battle of Manila Bay", painting by W. G. Wood, circa 1898. Reina Cristina (foreground) in action against Dewey's squadron (right). Batalla de Cavite, painted by Ildefonso Sanz Doménech, depicting the Spanish squadron.
The Standing Liberty quarter remains “among the most collectible old coins ever made” by the U.S. Mint, according to Gainesville Coins. The coin’s design made its debut in 1916 but was ...
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