Spanish-American+War

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J.J.-D.H.-Was started when the USS Maine sank. Unknown if it was attacked or if something internal exploded causing the ship to sink. Was fought over the liberation of Cuba. After the war ended the US had control of: Guam, the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

D.C. A submarine mine exploded in Havana Harbor in Cuba, sinking the U.S. battleship //Maine// and killing 260 servicemen. Although it was never proven, America placed responsibility on Spain. “Remember the //Maine!//” became the war’s most famous slogan. 306,760 U.S. troops engaged in battle, there were only 385 American 'battle' deaths. [|(Source)]

N.T.D
 * 1) 1 US Cavalry Picket Pin
 * 2) 2 [|Admiral George Dewey], Hero Of Manila
 * 3) 3 The Gatling gun
 * 4) 4 [|Battle of Manila Bay]