USS Maine (1889)
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uss-maine-1889-205-2052038
title:
USS Maine (1889)
text:
Maine was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April. U.S. newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed that the Spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction. The phrase, "Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!" became a rallying cry for action. Although the Maine explosion was not a direct cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to th
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Battleship of the United States Navy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Maine_(1889)
date created:
2003-02-28T19:19:51Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T12:12:22Z
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