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President McKinley asked for a declaration of war on April 20, 1898 by the Congress of the United States against Spain. The reluctant request by the President came in the face of United States newspaper attacks on the Spanish government for treatment of the Cuban people as well as the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor the previous February which resulted in many American deaths. American Heritage, American History, Pan American, Presidents Wives, American Presidents, Famous Presidents, Cuban People, William Mckinley

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President McKinley asked for a declaration of war on April 20, 1898 by the Congress of the United States against Spain. The reluctant request by the President came in the face of United States newspaper attacks on the Spanish government for treatment of the Cuban people as well as the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor the previous February which resulted in many American deaths.

In honor of those who serve and have served in defense of this great nation. Thank you. - Memorial Day 2014 Patriotic Pictures, Patriotic Crafts, Patriotic Holidays, Patriotic Decorations, July Crafts, Art Clipart, Vintage Greeting Cards, Vintage Postcards, Vintage Ephemera

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In honor of those who serve and have served in defense of this great nation. Thank you. - Memorial Day 2014

Remember the Maine! Feb. 15, 1898: The USS Maine sinks near Havana, Cuba, helping to spark the Spanish American War. This is part of the metal nameplate from the wreck. American Art, War Of 1812, Today In History, Havana Cuba, Acr, Nameplate, Sea World, Sinks

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Remember the Maine! Feb. 15, 1898: The USS Maine sinks near Havana, Cuba, helping to spark the Spanish American War. This is part of the metal nameplate from the wreck.

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Circa 1898. “Boys of the 71st N.Y. at Montauk Point after returning from Cuba.” Young veterans of the Spanish-American War. American Civil War, Vintage Photographs, Vintage Photos, Shorpy Historical Photos, Montauk Point, Framed Poster Art

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Circa 1898. “Boys of the 71st N.Y. at Montauk Point after returning from Cuba.” Young veterans of the Spanish-American War.

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African-American men, shown in an 1899 photo, put their life on the line in the war for Cuban independence. Black History Facts, African American History, Black History Month, Slavery History, British History, History Books

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African-American men, shown in an 1899 photo, put their life on the line in the war for Cuban independence.

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The cover of Puck from April 6, 1901. Caricaturizes an Easter bonnet made out of a warship that alludes to the gains of the Spanish-American War. Ushuaia, Political Satire, Political Cartoons, Political Posters, North American

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The cover of Puck from April 6, 1901. Caricaturizes an Easter bonnet made out of a warship that alludes to the gains of the Spanish-American War.

The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine-American War. Military Love, Army Love, Kaiser

The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine-American War.

USS Maine entering Havana Harbor on 25 January 1898, where the ship would explode three weeks later. On the right is the old Morro Castle fortress. Naval History, Old Pictures, Old Photos

USS Maine entering Havana Harbor on 25 January 1898, where the ship would explode three weeks later. On the right is the old Morro Castle fortress.

Original title: "Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders at the top of the hill which they captured, Battle of San Juan Hill." US Army victors on Kettle Hill about July 3, 1898 after the battle of "San Juan Hill(s)." Left to right is 3rd US Cavalry, 1st Volunteer Cavalry (Col. Theodore Roosevelt center) and 10th US Cavalry. A second similar picture is often shown cropping out all but the 1st Vol Cav and TR. Theodore Roosevelt, Roosevelt Quotes, History Online, Black History, Family History

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Original title: "Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders at the top of the hill which they captured, Battle of San Juan Hill." US Army victors on Kettle Hill about July 3, 1898 after the battle of "San Juan Hill(s)." Left to right is 3rd US Cavalry, 1st Volunteer Cavalry (Col. Theodore Roosevelt center) and 10th US Cavalry. A second similar picture is often shown cropping out all but the 1st Vol Cav and TR.

The Fight for Santiago. The "Rough Riders" charging up the San Juan Hill, July 1st, and driving the Spanish from their entrenchments. Illustration from McClure's, October 1898 Veronica Ramirez, William Glackens, Soldier Drawing, Ashcan School, Ink Pen Art, Spanish Painters, American Soldiers

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The Fight for Santiago. The "Rough Riders" charging up the San Juan Hill, July 1st, and driving the Spanish from their entrenchments. Illustration from McClure's, October 1898

Richard Outcault's "Yellow Kid" inspired the term "yellow journalism," the outrageous competition for readership that fanned the flames of anti-Spanish feelings in the U.S. and helped lead to war in 1898. -Drawn by Richard F. Outcault. American Comics, Yellow Journalism, Comic Art, Comic Books, Digital History, Kids Inspire, Old Cartoons

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Richard Outcault's "Yellow Kid" inspired the term "yellow journalism," the outrageous competition for readership that fanned the flames of anti-Spanish feelings in the U.S. and helped lead to war in 1898. -Drawn by Richard F. Outcault.

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Roosevelt's Rough Riders leaving Tampa aboard the transport "Concho" headed for Santiago de Cuba. Presidential History

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Roosevelt's Rough Riders leaving Tampa aboard the transport "Concho" headed for Santiago de Cuba.

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Group portrait of Theodore Roosevelt and other high ranking officials of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment: Tampa, Florida

Cannons being loaded on transport preparing to sail to Cuba for the Spanish-American war: Tampa, Florida American Style

Cannons being loaded on transport preparing to sail to Cuba for the Spanish-American war: Tampa, Florida

Loading horses onto railroad cars at Port Tampa during the Spanish-American war. Tampa

Loading horses onto railroad cars at Port Tampa during the Spanish-American war.