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jun 1, 1898 - Americans declared war on Spain

Description:

In 1898, the U.S. sent the USS Maine to
Cuba to protect American interests there;
After the ship mysteriously exploded, Americans declared war on Spain.
As a result of the Spanish-American War,
Cuba was liberated and the USA annexed the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

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Date:

jun 1, 1898
Now
~ 127 years ago