Spanish-American war timeline By lonlis9657@nrms.org Feb 1, 1898 The U.S.S Raleigh in action Feb 1, 1898 Spanish american war started Period: Feb 12, 1898 to Dec 15, 1898 Spanish american war Feb 15, 1898 Maine pins were passed around after the Maine was sunk Feb 15, 1898 The U.S.S Maine is sunk Mar 1, 1898 The U.S.S Petrel in action Apr 20, 1898 Congress adopted a resolution declaring war against Spain May 1, 1898 The U.S.S Boston in action Jul 1, 1898 The U.S defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago de Cuba. Jul 3, 1898 Battle of Santiago,Spain's Caribbean fleet is destroyed Jul 17, 1898 City of Santiago surrenders to General William Shafter Aug 12, 1898 Spain signs armistice Aug 12, 1898 US troops capture Manila Dec 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris signed
