George Dewey ? Dewey Monument ?

Question

can sumone tell me the history , meaning , and importance of George Dewey being remembered in union square on the Dewey Monument ?

Answer 1

It commemorates the victory at the Battle of Manila Bay (5-1-1898), the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War. During the battle naval forces under the command of Commodore Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet and the shore defenses of Manila Bay.