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Image of San Juan
Check out this page from the Library of Congress for resources about Puerto Rico during the war, including an essay, chronology, maps, literature, & photos.
Other
Bodin Historic Photo: Battleship Uss Maine, Circa 1899
This is a picture of a replica of the U.S.S Maine.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.
Library of Congress
Loc: Jose De Diego
This is a short biography of the Puerto Rican writer Jose de Diego.
Other
Msc: Exchange of Letters Re: Malolos Republic
Did Gen E.S. Otis and Presidente Emilio Aguinaldo discuss the Philippine aspirations for independence? According to these letters they did.
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History Matters: A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets
Check out this account of the Battle of San Juan Hill from the perspective of a black sergeant who fought there.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Walter Reed and James Carroll
Walter Reed served in the US Army Medical Corps in the late 1800s. James Carroll pursued his medical degree after enlisting in the US Army. This site details the efforts of these men and others who worked to pin down the way Yellow Fever...
Library of Congress
Loc: George Dewey
This site, from the Library of Congress, gives an overview of the military life of George Dewey and the part he played in the Battle of Manila Bay.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Mc Kinley
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a biography and portrait of former president William McKinley.
Other
Joseph Pulitzer and His Prize:defining Yellow Journalism:competition With Hearst
Provides information about Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and their development of "yellow journalism" in their attempt to increase the circulation of their respective newspapers.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Battle of Medina
A concise synopsis of the Battle of Medina, a part of the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish authority in Mexico.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale
This brief biography presents a good review of the life of Nathan Hale, a famous Revolutionary war captain and spy. (In Spanish)
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Railroads Come to Texas: Land/water Transportation in Early Texas
What made transportation in early Texas so difficult? What were the road conditions like? This article talks about land and water transportation in Texas in the years leading up to and after the Civil War. Also, check out photos and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler (September 10, 1836-January 25, 1906) was an American military commander and politician. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces: first as a general in the Confederate...
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Pulitzer
This site contains information on the type of journalism that the press used during the Spanish-American War. It includes a brief history of how yellow journalism influenced the Spanish-American War.
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Creelman
This site contains information on the type of journalism that the press used during the Spanish-American War. It includes a brief history of how yellow journalism influenced the Spanish-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ware Lawton
Henry Ware Lawton (17 March 1843-1899) was a highly respected U.S. Army officer who served with distinction in the Civil War, Apache War, Spanish-American War and was the only U.S. general officer to be killed during the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adna Romanza Chaffee
Adna Romanza Chaffee was a General in the United States Army. Chaffee took part in the American Civil War and Indian Wars, played a key role in the Spanish-American War, and was instrumental at crushing the Boxer Rebellion in China.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nelson A. Miles
(1839-1925) American soldier who sirved in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nelson Appleton Miles
(1839-1925) American soldier and general in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Edgar Clark
Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark (10 August 1843 - 1 October 1922) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Vernon Gridley
Charles Vernon Gridley (24 November 1844 - 25 May 1898) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Elwell Stephen Otis
Elwell Stephen Otis (1838 - 1909) was a United States of America General who served in the Philippines late in the Spanish-American War and during the Philippine-American War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fitzhugh Lee
Fitzhugh Lee (November 19, 1835 - April 18, 1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, Governor of Virginia, diplomat, and United States Army general in the Spanish-American War.