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The office of the President is not such a very difficult one to fill, his duties being mainly to execute the laws of Congress. Should I be chosen for this exalted position, I would execute the laws of Congress as faithfully as I have always executed the orders of my superiors.

The naval hero was approached as to his reception to a presidential draft. His famous response eliminated most interest in him. If Congress selected the President, he may well have won.

George Dewey

You may fire when you are ready Gridley.

George Dewey

I am a sailor.

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George Dewey

Born: December 26, 1837
Died: January 16, 1917
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George Dewey was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side.

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