United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931).

synonyms: Melvil Dewey, Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey.

A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War.

synonyms: Admiral Dewey, George Dewey.

United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952).

synonym: John Dewey.