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February 1898
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February 15
U.S.S Maine battleship sank -
April 20
War is declared on Spain -
July 1
Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish -
July 3
The Siege of Santiago also known as the Siege of Santiago de Cuba was the last major operation of the Spanish–American War -
July 17
The Spanish surrender at Santiago -
August 12
The U.S and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two -
December 10
The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. -
February 6
Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
