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William McKinley: “I recommend that, following our national precedents, especially that in the case of Admiral Dewey and the Asiatic…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 1901
I recommend that, following our national precedents, especially that in the case of Admiral Dewey and the Asiatic Squadron, the thanks of Congress be given to Rear-Admiral William T. Sampson, United States Navy, and to the officers and men under his command for highly distinguished conduct in conflict with the enemy, and in carrying on the blockade and naval campaign on the Cuban coast, resulting in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio
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Message to Congress Requesting Thanks to Rear Admiral William T. Sampson

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