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Spanish American War

By kaseysizemore
  • McKinley became president

    McKinley became president

    William McKinley became president of the United States
  • Yellow Journalism

    Yellow Journalism

    William Hearst, a journalist said,"You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war." **1898 was the earliest date I found.
  • Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

    Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

    The U.S.S. Maine exploded on Feb. 15, 1898. Some people believed it was an accident and some believed it was the Spanish. The explosion killed 260 officers and crew members.
  • Commodore Dewy

    Commodore Dewy

    In late Feb. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, wired Commodore Dewy to prepare for military action in the Philippines.

  • U.S. declares war

    McKinley told told the government to declare war on Apri 20, 1898.
  • Attack on San Juan Hill

    Attack on San Juan Hill

    The attack on San Jaun Hill.
  • "As strong as a Bull Moose!"

    "As strong as a Bull Moose!"

    On August 7th, the Rough Riders and Theodore Roosevelt boarded the transport MIAMI and headed to Montuak, NY. Once they arrived, someone in the crowd asked Theodore how he felt. His respone was," I've had a bully time and a bully fight. I feel as big and as strong as a Bull Moose!"
  • End of the war!

    End of the war!

    The Spanish American War only lasted four(4) months.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    Peurto Rico became an American protectorate due to the Treaty of Paris.
  • Theodore Roosevelt earned his Medal of Honor.

    Theodore Roosevelt earned his Medal of Honor.

    Theodore Roosevelt earned his Medal of Honor in 2001, long after he died.