aug 22, 1898 - The Americans declare war

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The Spanish government rejected the U.S. ultimatum and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the United States. McKinley responded by implementing a naval blockade of Cuba on April 22 and issued a call for 125,000 military volunteers.
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/spanish-american-war

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