Admiral George Dewey Off-Off-Broadway Play Reading To Show His Compassionate Side
(WorldNews Spain)

A historical drama about how Admiral George Dewey came to the court martial defense of his defeated Spanish naval foe at the Battle of Manila Bay aims to change the way most Americans think about him. Dewey, who is still the only person in history to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy, distinguished himself at the May 1, 1898 Battle of Manila Bay where he gave his famous order, `You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.` ......