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The DeLome Letter
The letter was written and used by the Spanish Ambassador to the United States in which Enrique de Dupuy de Lome criticized President McKinley by calling him weak. The publication of this letter benefited in the generation for public support for the war with Spain over the issue of independence. -
Sinking of the USS Mane
On this specific date, the USS Maine was suddenly blown up on the Havana harbour, apparently by a mine. No one has ever established the true reason for the explosion of this ship but the consequence was the Spanish-American War of 1898. -
US Declaration of War on Spain
On this specific date, the United States congress declared war on Spain and had originated out of the Cuban war for independence. Following the war was a decisive victory for the United States and served as a transitional period for both nations. -
Attack on Manila Bay
This battle took place during the Spanish-American War in which the American Asiatic Squadron under the lead of George Dewey had engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron. This was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of San Juan Hill, also known as the battle for San Juan Heights was a decisive battle of the Spanish American War. This fight for the heights was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the war. -
Treaty of Paris
On December 10th, the Treaty of Paris officially ended the Spanish-American War in which the United States took over much of Spain's holdings.Puerto Rico and Guam were ceded to the United States, the Philippines were bought for $20 million, and Cuba became a U.S. protectorate.
