Executive Order
08/05/1898
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I recommend that, following our national precedents, especially that in the case of Admiral Dewey and the Asiatic Squadr...
The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.
Any authority heretofore exercised in the premises by the Naval Officer in command is hereby ratified as if said power t...
invite attention to the recommendation of the Board