Every officer and man, from the highest to the lowest, who did his full duty in raising the navy to the standard of efficiency it had reached on May 1, 1898, is entitled to feel some personal share in the glory won by Dewey and Dewey’s men.
In an essay celebrating national achievement, this quote asserts that all who contributed to the navy's preparedness deserve to share in the glory of its victories.
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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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