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Edward David Taussig
November 20, 1847 — January 29, 1921
Captain Taussig probably onboard Massachusetts
Place of birth	St. Louis, Missouri
Place of death	Newport, Rhode Island
Allegiance	United States
Years of service	1863-1909
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands held	USS Bennington (PG-4), USS Enterprise, USS Independence, Massachusetts (BB-2), Indiana

Edward David Taussig (November 20, 1847 — January 29, 1921) was a decorated Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km south of Providence History Her keel was laid down on 25 June 1891 by William Cramp and Sons of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Construction Indiana was laid down on 7 May 1891 by William Cramp and Sons of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Rear admiral is a Naval Commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. He is best remembered for being the officer to claim Wake Island during the Spanish-American War, as well as recapturing and serving briefly as Governor of Guam, to restore order on the island after its capture by the United States. Wake Island (also known as Wake Atoll) is a Coral atoll having a Coastline of 12 miles (19 kilometers in the North Pacific Ocean American capture of the territory during Spanish-American war 1898 - 1898 Henry Glass 1898 - 1898 Francisco Portusach Martínez The United States of America —commonly referred to as the His son, Joseph Taussig, also served in the Navy. Joseph Knefler Taussig ( 30 August 1877 - 29 October 1947) was a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy.

Taussig was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1863, during the American Civil War, and was educated at that institution during the next four years. The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States that educates and commissions officers of the United States Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Graduated in June 1867 and commissioned in the rank of Ensign in late 1868, his early sea service was perhaps most remarkable for his time as an officer of the gunboat Wateree when a tidal wave washed her far inland at Arica (then part of Peru), on 13 August 1868. A gunboat is literally a Boat carrying one or more Guns The term is rather broad and the usual connotation has changed over the years (sometimes encompassing Remains Today all that remains are parts of her boilers mounted on the shore north of the present town of Arica and maintained as a Chilean National Historic Monument Arica is a port city in northern Chile, located only 18 km (11 miles south of the border with Peru. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. He was decorated for his actions during this event. As a Lieutenant during the 1870s and 1880s Taussig was stationed at a number of shore stations and in several ships, among them the Washington Navy Yard's receiving ship Relief and Trenton, flagship of the European Squadron, and spent some years on survey duty. The Washington Navy Yard is the former Shipyard and ordnance plant of the United States Navy in Washington D A receiving ship is a Ship that is used in harbor to house newly recruited Sailors before they are assigned to a crew flagship is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels a designation given on account of being either the largest fastest newest most heavily armed or for publicity purposes the most well The European Squadron, also known as the European Station, was a part of the United States Navy in the late 19th century and the early 1900s The latter work continued well into the 1890s, when he was a Lieutenant Commander. He became the executive officer of the USS Richmond in 1895. While executive officer literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an Organization, the exact meaning of the role is variable Service in the Caribbean Richmond was launched on 26 January 1860 by the Norfolk Navy Yard; sponsored by a Miss Robb He subsequently was transferred to the Hydrographic office and the United States Coast Survey. Hydrography focuses on the measurement of physical characteristics of Waters and marginal land The National Geodetic Survey and the Office of Coast Survey are the two successor agencies in the United States to the U (During this time, he was an officer on the USS Blake. )

Spanish-American War

Promoted to the rank of Commander in August 1898, his first command was the USS Bennington during the Spanish-American War. In December of that year, he was given orders to proceed to Wake Island and claim it for the United States. Wake Island (also known as Wake Atoll) is a Coral atoll having a Coastline of 12 miles (19 kilometers in the North Pacific Ocean He formally claimed the island on January 17, 1899. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common At the time, this action (ordered by President William McKinley) was seen as somewhat questionable, however no other nation had claimed the island and there was no native population. William McKinley Jr ( January 29, 1843 September 14, 1901) was the twenty-fifth President of the United States, and the last It was primarily taken for its strategic value as a cable station, midway between Hawaii and the Philippines. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP

On February 1, 1899, Taussig arrived at Guam and recaptured it and re-raised the American flag on the territory. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Guam ( Chamorro: cha Guåhån) officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated The island previously had been captured by Henry Glass, who had left Francisco Portusach Martínez (an American citizen, but a civilian) in charge of the territory. Henry Glass (1844&ndash September 1 1908) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, best remembered for his role in the bloodless Capture Francisco Portusach Martínez (1864&ndash1919 was a Spanish Merchant and Whaler who was briefly the Governor of Guam, before he was deposed Unfortunately, he had been deposed in favor of non-American leadership and Taussig was asked to intervene. In his short time, he set up a local council system of temporary government which lasted until the arrival of Louis A. Kaiser. Louis A Kaiser (1870&mdash August 12 1939) was a Captain in the United States Navy, as well as briefly acting- Governor of Guam.

Shortly afterwards, he was relieved of command on September 1, 1899 for criticizing Admiral John C. Watson. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common John Crittenden Watson ( 24 August 1842 – 14 December 1923) was an Admiral of the United States Navy. He was assigned to duty with the Lighthouse Bureau. In 1902, he was again given command of a school ship, the USS Enterprise, operating out of the Boston Naval Yard. Between 1902 and 1908, Captain Taussig's commands included the receiving ship Independence and battleships Massachusetts and Indiana. A battleship is a large heavily armored Warship with a main battery consisting of the largest Calibre of Guns Battleships were History Her keel was laid down on 25 June 1891 by William Cramp and Sons of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Construction Indiana was laid down on 7 May 1891 by William Cramp and Sons of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He also attended the Naval War College, was Captain of the Yard at the New York Navy Yard and was Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard and the Fifth Naval District. The Naval War College (NWC is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for Naval warfare and passing them The United States Navy Yard New York - better known as the Brooklyn Navy Yard or the New York Naval Shipyard (NYNSY - is an American shipyard located The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard and abbreviated as NNSY is a U The naval district is a military and administrative command ashore established for the purpose of decentralizing the U In May 1908, while serving in the latter positions, he attained the rank of Rear Admiral. Retired in November 1909, Rear Admiral Taussig was recalled to active duty during World War I as Commandant of the Naval Unit at Columbia University. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Columbia University is a private University in the United States and a member of the Ivy League.

Edward D. Taussig died at Newport, Rhode Island, on 29 January 1921. Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km south of Providence

The destroyer USS Taussig (DD-746) of 1944-1974 was named for him. Initial operations Taussig fitted out at the New York Navy Yard and conducted a five-week shakedown cruise near Bermuda before returning to New

Preceded by José Sisto Acting / Semi-official	Naval Governor of Guam 1899	Succeeded by Joaquín Cruz Pérez Local Council

References

Naval Orders; Disposition of the Commander and Officers of the Atlanta. American capture of the territory during Spanish-American war 1898 - 1898 Henry Glass 1898 - 1898 Francisco Portusach Martínez Joaquín Cruz Pérez (born 1860 was an early Guam Judge and acting- Governor of Guam from February 1 to April 20 1899. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Sep 17, 1895. pg. 7, 1 pgs
Department Notes. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Dec 12, 1896. pg. 7, 1 pgs
Capt. Rob Evans's Message. From The Baltimore Sun. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Aug 1, 1898. pg. 4, 1 pgs
Now Naval Commanders. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Aug 3, 1898. pg. 7, 1 pgs
To Take Wake Island. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Dec 24, 1898. pg. 1, 1 pgs
Takes Guam Island. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif. : Dec 24, 1898. pg. 3, 1 pgs
Wake Island Occupation. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Mar 22, 1899. pg. 5, 1 pgs
Funston's Men Sail Soon. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963). Chicago, Ill. : Sep 2, 1899. pg. 3, 1 pgs
Action in Taussig's Case. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Oct 24, 1899. pg. 7, 1 pgs
Commander Taussig Ordered to Manila. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Mar 25, 1900. pg. 9, 1 pgs
The United Service. Special to The New York Times. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Dec 31, 1901. pg. 3, 1 pgs
The United Service. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Oct 23, 1902. pg. 13, 1 pgs
The Cruiser Controversy. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Oct 23, 1902. pg. 4, 1 pgs
The United Service. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Jan 6, 1903. pg. 10, 1 pgs
The United Service. New York Times. New York, N. Y. : Aug 8, 1903. pg. 10, 1 pgs
Changes in Command. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Oct 13, 1904. pg. 11, 1 pgs
Navy Orders. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Jan 7, 1906. pg. 5, 1 pgs
Gets Leave to Visit Home. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Dec 11, 1907. pg. 9, 1 pgs
Globe Girdled, 16 Battleships Come Home Today. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Ga. : Feb 22, 1909. pg. 1, 2 pgs
Rites for Admiral Taussig. Special to Washington Post. The Washington Post. Washington, D. C. : Feb 2, 1921. pg. 3, 1 pg

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