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United States Purchase of Alaska
The United States bought Alaska from Russia. -
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Timespan of Important Dates of Spanish-American War
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McKinley's Presidential Campaign
Public Election for President, McKinley defeated William Jennings Bryan. -
William McKinley Inaugurated President
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DeLome Letter was written
A letter by DeLome was written regarding the U.S. and the war, and later was published by Hearsts newspapers. -
U.S. Declaration of War against Philippines
This is when the Spanish-American war officially was declared. -
War Ended
The war lasted 4 months and ended in August of 1898. -
Signed Treaty of Paris
The U.S. Signed the Treaty of Paris and acquired the Philippines for $20 million dollars. -
Interview with President McKinley from 1899
President McKinley was interviewed about the Spanish-American war in 1899 and it is featured in Eric Foner's "Voices of Freedom".
