Spanish Amarican War

Yellow Journal

Jan 1, 1890

The Spanish-American War is often referred to as the first "media war." During the 1890s, journalism that sensationalized—and sometimes even manufactured—dramatic events was a powerful force that helped propel the United States into war with Spain. Led by newspaper owners William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, journalism of the 1890s used melodrama, romance, and hyperbole to sell millions of newspapers--a style that became known as yellow journalism.

McKinley was voted to be preisdent

Mar 14, 1897

McKinley got the most votes is Ohio.His vice prisident is TR(Theodore Roosevelt).

The Explosion of the uss Manie

Feb 15, 1898

The USS Maine explosion killed 260 officers and crew members only a few staded a live on the USS Maine