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Who was Gridley and who told him, "You may fire when ready, Gridley"?

Question #148832. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Mar 15 2022.
Originally posted Mar 15 2022 12:37 PM.

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U.S. Navy Captain Charles Gridley earned a place in history on May 1, 1898,during the Battle of Manila Bay. At 5:40 A.M, the squadron's commander, Commodore George Dewey finally hailed Gridley with the now-famous words, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley."

link https://www.historynet.com/you-may-fire-when-you-are-ready-gridley-januaryfebruary-98-american-history-feature/

Mar 15 2022, 2:03 PM
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