Articles related to "Spanish American War"
Causes of the Spanish American War
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
causes of the spanish american war • yellow journalism and the spanish american war • the uss maine and the spanish american war • concentration camps in cuba • spain and cuba in 1895
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
causes of the spanish american war • yellow journalism and the spanish american war • the uss maine and the spanish american war • concentration camps in cuba • spain and cuba in 1895
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
Philatelic rewards from the Spanish/American War
This article discusses the changes in the philatelic world as the result of the Spanish/Amarican War of 1898.
spanish/american war • guam • philippines • cuba • puerto rico
This article discusses the changes in the philatelic world as the result of the Spanish/Amarican War of 1898.
spanish/american war • guam • philippines • cuba • puerto rico
Black History; Honor to the Troops
Blacks have served honorably since the inception of the U.S. Here are some examples.
black • african american • negro • colored • army
Blacks have served honorably since the inception of the U.S. Here are some examples.
black • african american • negro • colored • army
Kit Coleman, Intrepid Reporter
A skilled journalist who wrote about issues and current events that touched her readers in a way most of her contemporaries did not.
kit coleman • newspaper columnist • first woman war correspondent • intrepid reporter • canadian women's press club president
A skilled journalist who wrote about issues and current events that touched her readers in a way most of her contemporaries did not.
kit coleman • newspaper columnist • first woman war correspondent • intrepid reporter • canadian women's press club president
Moro Rebellion in the Philippines
The separatist rebellion by the Islamic Moro people of the Philippines was sparked by the policy of the United States in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War.
moro rebellion • dispute between muslims philippine government • muslim philippines peace agreement • sulu • us colonial policy
The separatist rebellion by the Islamic Moro people of the Philippines was sparked by the policy of the United States in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War.
moro rebellion • dispute between muslims philippine government • muslim philippines peace agreement • sulu • us colonial policy
The History of the Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
secret service • mckinley assassination • spanish-american war • 1901 pan-american exposition • leon czolgosz
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
secret service • mckinley assassination • spanish-american war • 1901 pan-american exposition • leon czolgosz
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
theodore roosevelt • rough riders • spanish american war • san juan hill • first volunteer cavalry regiment
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
theodore roosevelt • rough riders • spanish american war • san juan hill • first volunteer cavalry regiment
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART II
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
U.S. Tax System History in the 19th Century
Taxes that were used to raise money for the Wars were later repealed and would later be replaced by the income tax.
u.s.tax system • u.s. tax system history • war of 1812 taxation • civil war taxation • spanish american war taxation
Taxes that were used to raise money for the Wars were later repealed and would later be replaced by the income tax.
u.s.tax system • u.s. tax system history • war of 1812 taxation • civil war taxation • spanish american war taxation
America's Unnecessary Wars
The War of 1812, the Mexican American War, and the Spanish War of 1898 represent conflicts that could have been avoided but were driven by expansionist motives and goals.
spanish american war • war of 1812 • mexican american war • unnecessary american wars • mr madison's war
The War of 1812, the Mexican American War, and the Spanish War of 1898 represent conflicts that could have been avoided but were driven by expansionist motives and goals.
spanish american war • war of 1812 • mexican american war • unnecessary american wars • mr madison's war
Clara Barton
Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.
clara barton • civil war nurse • american red cross • republican • fairfax station
Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.
clara barton • civil war nurse • american red cross • republican • fairfax station
Ghosts of the Confederacy and the Notion of the Lost Cause
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
Henry Walton Grinnell
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
LSU vs. Havana: Making History
Behind Doc Fenton, and buoyed by an enthusiastic crowd, LSU blasted Havana University, 56-0, on Christmas Day of 1907 in what was billed as the first Bacardi Bowl.
lsu • first american college team • play on foreign soil • havana university • christmas day of 1907
Behind Doc Fenton, and buoyed by an enthusiastic crowd, LSU blasted Havana University, 56-0, on Christmas Day of 1907 in what was billed as the first Bacardi Bowl.
lsu • first american college team • play on foreign soil • havana university • christmas day of 1907
Review: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Edmund Morris writes a masterful account of the events that shaped the man who became the 26th President of the United States
theodore roosevelt 26th president biography • edmund morris pulitzer prize winner author • trilogy theodore rex the rise of theodore roosevel • governor mayor secretary of united states navy vic • rough rider spanish american war senator mark hann
Edmund Morris writes a masterful account of the events that shaped the man who became the 26th President of the United States
theodore roosevelt 26th president biography • edmund morris pulitzer prize winner author • trilogy theodore rex the rise of theodore roosevel • governor mayor secretary of united states navy vic • rough rider spanish american war senator mark hann
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
The Presidency of William McKinley
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
US Navy Railway Guns France 1918
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
united states world war one • liege • bombarded paris • rear admiral ralph earle • baldwin locomotive works
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
united states world war one • liege • bombarded paris • rear admiral ralph earle • baldwin locomotive works
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
When President William McKinley was assassinated he left behind an unfinished agenda. However, he had a maverick Vice President to take care of business.
early twentieth century • president teddy roosevelt • president william mckinley assassination • muckraker • sherman anti-trust act
Wild West & Frontier West in Vegas
Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts.
las vegas new mexico • santa fe trail • teddy roosevelt’s rough riders • doc holliday • fort union
Las Vegas, New Mexico's long history of gunfighters, the Rough Riders and the Santa Fe Trail make it a must see destination for Wild West and Frontier West enthusiasts.
las vegas new mexico • santa fe trail • teddy roosevelt’s rough riders • doc holliday • fort union
American Imperialism in the 1890s
Although the US acquired lands and trading rights in various foreign lands before the 1890s, the final decade of the century ushered in a strong imperialist movement.
american imperialism in the 1890s • motives for american imperialism • criticism of american imperialism • the american anti-imperialist league • imperialism and american commerce
Although the US acquired lands and trading rights in various foreign lands before the 1890s, the final decade of the century ushered in a strong imperialist movement.
american imperialism in the 1890s • motives for american imperialism • criticism of american imperialism • the american anti-imperialist league • imperialism and american commerce
The Filipinos
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
MORE HEROES
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
Media Should Study American Foreign Policy Historically
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
Military Medicine
A description of the history and functions of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
army • medical • troops • doctor • nurse
A description of the history and functions of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
army • medical • troops • doctor • nurse
A Day To Remember...
Memorial Day brings thoughts of those that have gone before.
new orleans • french quarter • memorial • military • war
Memorial Day brings thoughts of those that have gone before.
new orleans • french quarter • memorial • military • war
Arlington Cemetery
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Explore Cuban heritage in the Tampa and Miami areas
The new Cuban Heritage Trail takes visitors on a tour of Cuban history and culture.
cuba • cubans • history • culture • florida
The new Cuban Heritage Trail takes visitors on a tour of Cuban history and culture.
cuba • cubans • history • culture • florida
Filipino American Patriotism
How does someone feel patriotism for her adopted land? Is it possible? Is it genuine?
filipino american • united states • immigrant issues • patriotism
How does someone feel patriotism for her adopted land? Is it possible? Is it genuine?
filipino american • united states • immigrant issues • patriotism
Images of the West
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
Lanzarote Artist, Cesar Manrique
Because of the multi-talented surrealist Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, is a major art destination for sculpture and exciting modern architecture.
lanzarote artist • cesar manrique • caesar art • canary islands spain modern architecture • spanish surrealist art destination
Because of the multi-talented surrealist Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, is a major art destination for sculpture and exciting modern architecture.
lanzarote artist • cesar manrique • caesar art • canary islands spain modern architecture • spanish surrealist art destination
Manila
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
Shaping of America
David Meinig has published a four-volume series on the development of America. Meinig is a professor of geography at Maxwell School at Syracuse University in New York.
david meinig • shaping of america • opening west • civil war geography • lewis clark opening west
David Meinig has published a four-volume series on the development of America. Meinig is a professor of geography at Maxwell School at Syracuse University in New York.
david meinig • shaping of america • opening west • civil war geography • lewis clark opening west
Splendid Little War
The war between Cuba and Spain received major notoriety when American newspapers made it front page news.
splendid little war • william mckinley became president • ttheodore roosevelt & the rough riders • president grover cleveland • newspaper owner joseph pulitzer
The war between Cuba and Spain received major notoriety when American newspapers made it front page news.
splendid little war • william mckinley became president • ttheodore roosevelt & the rough riders • president grover cleveland • newspaper owner joseph pulitzer
Yellow Fever Infection
The yellow fever virus is believed to have originated in Africa 3000 years ago.
fever • yellow fever • slave trade • mosquito • epidemic
The yellow fever virus is believed to have originated in Africa 3000 years ago.
fever • yellow fever • slave trade • mosquito • epidemic
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
BISHOP HENRY MCNEAL TURNER
Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War.
african american men civil war chaplains
Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War.
african american men civil war chaplains
Carl Sandburg, Poems and Biographies
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
carl sandburg poems • carl sandburg • life of carl sandburg • sandburg the poet • sandburg american whitman
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
carl sandburg poems • carl sandburg • life of carl sandburg • sandburg the poet • sandburg american whitman
George Tweed Robinson Crusoe USN
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
Guantanamo Closing, Foreign Abortion Services
In his first three days as President Barack Obama moved to change US policies on Guantanamo detentions and funding of foreign family planning.
guantanamo detention faciltiy • foreign family planning • abortion counseling • executive orders • presidential memoranda
In his first three days as President Barack Obama moved to change US policies on Guantanamo detentions and funding of foreign family planning.
guantanamo detention faciltiy • foreign family planning • abortion counseling • executive orders • presidential memoranda
Historical Simulations as Learning
Creating historical simulations stimulates a high degree of classroom interaction while teaching students research and debate techniques on key historical concepts.
historical simulations • history simulations • debate and speech • classroom activities • role playing activities
Creating historical simulations stimulates a high degree of classroom interaction while teaching students research and debate techniques on key historical concepts.
historical simulations • history simulations • debate and speech • classroom activities • role playing activities
King Alfonso XIII
Alfonso's reign began with the death of his father, witnessed the loss of the Spanish empire and ended with civil war.
alfonso xiii • king alfonso • king of spain • infant king • spanish kings
Alfonso's reign began with the death of his father, witnessed the loss of the Spanish empire and ended with civil war.
alfonso xiii • king alfonso • king of spain • infant king • spanish kings
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