Spanish American War Timeline

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  • The Delome Letter

    The Delome Letter
    The Delome Letter was a letter that the Spanish ambassador Enrique Dupuy de Lôme wrote to his friend José Canalejas in Cuba that was seized. The contents of the letter included negative comments about President McKinley and his policies in Cuba. This started anti-Spanish and pro-war feelings among Americans.

  • Sinking of the USS Maine

    Sinking of the USS Maine
    The battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor this started some tension between the U.S. and Spain because many Americans believed it was Spain who destroyed the ship.

  • US Declaration of War on Spain

    On this day President McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain.

  • Attack on Manila Bay

    Attack on Manila Bay
    The Attack on Manila Bay was a major victory for the U.S. and it ended any threat from Spain.