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jun 1, 1852 - Ostend Manifesto

Description:

Franklin Pierce (elected in 1852) did secret diplomacy with Spain to buy Cuba.

Leaked to the press, angered Northern Congress members, forced Pierce to end the negotiation.

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Date:

jun 1, 1852
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~ 173 years ago