George Dewey

George Dewey (1837–1917) was an admiral of the United States Navy, best known for his victory (without the loss of a single life of his own forces due to combat; one man died of heat stroke) at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. He was also the only person in the history of the United States to have attained the rank of Admiral of the Navy, the most senior rank in the United States Navy.

Prior to the Spanish-American War, Dewey had been a life-long sailor, serving during the American Civil War. After the Spanish-American War, Dewey became a possible presidential candidate. However, his campaign ground to a halt after he made certain comments left many believing he did not understand the magnitude of the office.

George Dewey in Southern Victory
George Dewey commanded the U.S. fleet that conquered the Sandwich Islands from the British during the Great War in 1914.

He was succeeded by Bradley Fiske.