Spanish-American War

Explosion of U.S.S Maine

Feb 15, 1898

The U.S.S Maine was blown up

The US asking for war with Spain

Apr 20, 1898

Mckinley asks for declaration of war with Spain

Battle of San Juan Hill

Jul 1, 1898

One of the most decisive battle of the Spanish-American War

Battle of Santiago de Cuba

Jul 3, 1898

This was a naval battle that the United States won

Siege of Santiago

Jul 17, 1898

The last major operation in the war

The Spanish-American war ends

Aug 12, 1898

This date marks the end of the war