22 feb 1898 año - Navy Secretary commanded
US Asiatic Squadron
to attack Spain’s Philippines
in event of war (Feb 1898)
Descripción:
Navy Secretary John D. Long away from office → his secretary Theodore Roosevelt cabled Commodore George Dewey; Commanded US Asiatic Squadron at Hong Kong to descend upon Spain’s Philippines in event of war; Dewey carried out orders May 1 1898
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22 feb 1898 año
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