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Philippine-American War
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Spanish-American War Begins
Spain officially declares war on the United States. There is some discrepency about the original date. -
First Attack
George Dewey leads the first official attack on Manila Bay. United States Victory. -
U.S. Withdraws from Cuba
U.S. troops begin to leave Cuba, the primary site of the Spanish-American war, signifying the coming of resolution. -
Secure Luzon
McKinley orders U.S. troops to take control of the Philippine island of Luzon. -
Secure Philippine Islands
President McKinley orders that U.S. troops secure the entirity of the Philippine islands. -
Spanish-American War Ends
A formal treaty is signed in Paris between Spain and the United States, with the U.S. the winner. We acquire the Philippines, among others. -
First Philippine Commission
President McKinley orders a thorough investigation of the conditions of the islands to determine coming actions. -
The War Begins
The Philippines officially declares war on the United States. -
General Antonio Luna Killed
Philippine leaders assassinate General Antonio Luna, a major strategic force for the U.S. -
Aguinaldo Captured
General Frederick Funston, his troops, and a band of converted Filipinos fool Aguinaldo and capture him. -
Aguinaldo Surrenders
Aguinaldo admits takeover by the United States and swears allegiance to the new imperial power. -
Philippines Surrender
Aguinaldo issues a formal surrender to the United States, declaring no more fighting would take place. -
Roosevelt Pardons Fighters
New President Roosevelt issues a formal pardon to all fighting participants in the war. -
McKinley Assassinated
Leon Czolgosz shoots President McKinley twice, killing him, in Buffalo, New York. -
War Ends
Emilio Aguinaldo surrenders to the United States, who here officially win the war. -
Last Filipino General Surrenders
It's likely that Simeon Ola of the Bicol region was the las Filipino General to formally surrender to U.S. power.