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feb 15, 1898 - Maine Explosion

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The explosion of the Maine is significant because it exploded in Havana Harbor, killing 268 men and shocking the American populace. Of the two-thirds of the crew who perished, only 200 bodies were recovered and 76 identified. In addition, many Americans assumed the Spanish were responsible for the Maine's destruction.

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feb 15, 1898
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~ 126 years ago

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