ver the course of a year, the conflict that had been brewing for decades
between the United States and Spain erupts in war and is resolved. The
events of the Spanish / American War served to position the United States
as a world power with which to be reckoned. The Rough Riders returned from
Cuba as heroes, men who would be forever remembered as symbols of American
courage and patriotism.
1823 - President James Monroe issues the Monroe Doctrine prohibiting European influence on the Western Hemisphere.
February 15, 1898 -- The U.S.S. Maine explodes in Havana Harbor killing 266 Americans. Spain is blamed for the atrocity.
April 11, 1898 -- President McKinley requests of Congress the power to interfere in Cuban affairs.
April 23, 1898 -- Spain declares war on the United States.
April 25, 1898 -- President McKinley calls for volunteers to supplement the depleted army.
April, 1898 -- Rough Riders are assembled in San Antonio to undergo intensive training.
May 26, 1898 -- United States learns that the Spanish fleet is in Santiago Harbor in Cuba.
June 14, 1898 -- Rough Riders, now in Tampa, embark for Cuba.
June 22 -- Rough Riders arrive near Santiago.
June 24, 1898 -- Battle of Las Guasimas
July 1, 1898 -- Battle of San Juan Heights and El Caney.
July 3, 1898 -- Spanish fleet destroyed outside Santiago de Cuba.
July 16, 1898 -- Spain signs article of surrender.
August 6, 1898 -- Rough Riders return to Miami
December 10, 1898 -- Treaty of Paris signed by US and Spain to end the war.
April 1, 1899 -- Treaty of Peace with Spain signed by US
ver the course of a year, the conflict that had been brewing for decades
between the United States and Spain erupts in war and is resolved. The
events of the Spanish / American War served to position the United States
as a world power with which to be reckoned. The Rough Riders returned from
Cuba as heroes, men who would be forever remembered as symbols of American
courage and patriotism.
