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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Accidental President comes the thrilling story of the 1948 presidential election, one of the greatest election stories of all time, as Truman mounted a history-making comeback and staked a claim for a new course for America.

Dive into the riveting life story of Admiral George Dewey, a revered figure in the United States Navy. Best known for his decisive victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War in 1898, Deweys autobiography, penned at the age of seventy-five, encompasses an astounding fifty-nine years of naval service. Beyond the celebrated Philippine naval battle, Dewey recounts his numerous sea adventures and some harrowing experiences during the Civil War. Narrated by Delmar H. Dolbier, this podcast offers an unmissable journey into a key period in American naval history.

Admiral George Dewey, United States Navy, is best remembered for his victory over the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898). Written when Dewey was seventy-five years old and had served fifty-nine years in the navy, this book offers not only an excellent account of the famous naval battle in the Philippines, but also stories of the author’s many adventures during his long sea-going career, including some hair-raising experiences during the Civil War. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier)

World War II. Sept. 27, 1944. 35 B-24 Liberator bombers. 150 German Fokke-Wulf 190 and Messerschmitt 109 fighter planes. 6 minutes. 25 bombers shot down. Over 30 fighters lost. World War II's most spectacular air battles was also one of its most unusual, in that 45 years later the combatants on both sides got together and dedicated a monument with the names of all of those who died in the battle. This podcast is dedicated to presenting the little known history of that battle.