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Commodore George Dewey was an admiral for the U.S Navy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1857, and soon after was commissioned as a lieutenant. He held several positions in the Navy during the civil war. In 1897 he became commander of the Asiatic Squadron. Dewey became a military hero in the Spanish-American War after his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay. He was given the nickname “The Hero of Manila”. It was then that he was promoted to the position of admiral. He was the only officer to ever hold the position of Admiral of the Navy, and he received many awards and honours for his exceptional service to the Navy.

Dewey was supportive of the annexation of the Philippines. It was largely due to Dewey and his fleet that the U.S had their success in the Philippines. His victory at Manila Bay justified America’s involvement to many, and made him a hero to the United States. After his return to the U.S, Dewey received a hero’s welcome. He was honoured with a two-day parade, which celebrated his accomplishments as well as promote the U.S movement in the Philippines.

Reasons:
 * He was very successful in his endeavors and contributed greatly to the U.S victory
 * He was instructed to leave Hong Kong as commander of the US Asiatic Squadron and lead his fleet against the Philippine
 * He supported U.S expansion overseas

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