
Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees
1899

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1898
Director
James H. White
Runtime
1 minutes
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This documentary serves as a historical record of a 1898 naval procession rather than a narrative film. Since it lacks scripted characters or intentional casting, it does not engage with modern concepts of identity or intersectionality. The content reinforces traditional hierarchies and Western values of the late-Victorian era, focusing strictly on military ceremony and state power. Ultimately, the film functions as an archival artifact reflecting the social norms of its time without attempting to subvert them.
Category Breakdown
There is no character interaction or dialogue related to LGBTQ+ themes. The film does not include any representation of gender identity or sexual orientation.
The visuals focus on naval vessels and military structures, reflecting a traditionally masculine environment. There is no subversion of gender roles in the film.
The footage depicts the homogeneous social structures of the late 19th-century American military. There is no indication of a diverse or integrated crowd.
The film highlights Western institutions and national pride, focusing on military ceremony and the veneration of national heroes like Ulysses S. Grant.
The footage emphasizes large-scale movements of ships and crowds. There is no representation of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant].

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