Scholar-Sailors In The Spanish-American War The story of the USS Yosemite and the men of the Michigan Naval Militia who served on her in the spanish american war. http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/churchmews/1216/scholar-sailors.htm
Extractions: web hosting domain names email addresses 1898 Los Documentos de Puerto Rico Scholar-Sailors in the Spanish-American War Puerto Rican/Hispanic Genealogical Society Inc. In the pre-dawn darkness of the 28th of June of 1898 an American warship, the U.S.S. Yossemite , lay in wait off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although commissioned as a cruiser, she was not originally built for battle. Until recently, she was El Sud, a 6,000-ton cargo ship owned by the Morgan Steamship Company and converted from freighter to fighter, at the outset of the Spanish American War. Three-inch thick steel plates were mounted athwart her engines and a ten-foot berm of coal formed a dubious barrier of protection around her boilers. A pair of five-inch, guns were placed on her forward and aft decks. Her other armaments included a set of three six-pounders on both the port and starboard decks and another set of three rapid-fire cannons in hull ports on the broadsides, below. In all, she carried sixteen guns and to complete her vestment as a warship she was painted "fighting gray". The U.S.S. Yossemite
RootsWeb: Genealogy Mailing Lists: AR-VETERANS For anyone with a genealogical interest in those who signed up for military service in Arkansas and/or participated in military operations in Arkansas during the Indian wars, Revolutionary war, war of 1812, Civil war, spanish american war, and World war I. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military/AR-VETERANS.html
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Invasión Yanqui: The Mexican War The North american intervention . Graphics intensive site offering 26 chapters of text in English and spanish, and hundreds of images. Includes an MPEG demo. http://www.humanities-interactive.org/invasionyanqui/
V.P.I. In The Spanish American War Information on the war service of cadets from the Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech.). http://spec.lib.vt.edu/archives/spanamer/spamwar1.htm
Extractions: University Libraries V.P.I. in the Spanish American War by Col. Harry D. Temple Page One Page One Page Two Page Three Page Four NOTE: The staff of Special Collections regret that it is unable to provide any further information on the subjects contained in this article. Some alternative sources for information on the Spanish American War are: Spanish-American War Centennial Website Your local library and reference librarian T ension between the United States and Spain had been building up since October 13, 1873 when a sailing vessel, the "Virginius," flying the American flag, was seized by the Spanish war steamer "Tornado" on the suspicion that it was conveying munitions to Cuban insurrectionists. A revolt against Spain erupted in Cuba in 1895, and as the fighting dragged out over the subsequent years, concern in America increased. As a protective measure for American interests, the United States, in January 1898, dispatched the battleship U.S.S. Maine to the harbor of Havana. On the fateful night of February 15 a tremendous explosion sent the U.S.S. Maine to the bottom of that harbor. Two hundred and sixty-six officers and men of the United States Navy met sudden death in the twisted wreckage. News of the catastrophe sent shock waves all over America. Already provoked by the prolonged colonial misrule in Cuba, public sentiment was ignored.
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The Detroit Historical Museum Detroit's 3rd and only remaining fort, contains the original 1848 limestone barracks building, the 1845 Star Fort , the restored Commanding Officers House and spanish american war Guardhouse, two large parade grounds, several Officers houses and support buildings built between the 1880s and 1940s, and a mound constructed by Native americans that is nearly 1000 years old. http://www.detroithistorical.org/aboutus/fortwayne.asp
Extractions: THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM THE DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM HISTORIC FORT WAYNE THE DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Historic Fort Wayne In 1840, at the point on the Detroit River closest to British Canada, the United States Army began surveying local farms for the placement of new artillery post. The five-point star fort was slated to have the most up to date cannons capable of firing on the Canadian shore as well as ships sailing the river. This new fort was DetroitÂ’s third, but the first built by the Americans. In 1701, shortly after Cadillac landed, the French began building Fort Detroit, which was surrendered to the British in 1760 after the French and Indian War. The British built a new fort several years later and named it Lernoult, which they occupied until 1796 when the United stated took over Detroit and renamed the battlement Fort Shelby. Following the War of 1812, Fort Shelby fell into disrepair while the threat of a territorial war still loomed with British Canada. As tensions increased along the Northern border following the Canadian Patriot Rebellion, the United States began planning a substantial border defense that included new forts from the east coast to the Minnesota territory. The Detroit fort, constructed in 1845, would be named for General 'Mad Anthony' Wayne whose defeat of the British at Fallen Timbers in 1796 resulted in the United States occupation of the Northwest Territories. Diplomacy intervened, however, in the mission of Fort Wayne. Before any cannons were even procured for the new fort, the United States signed a treaty with Britain that called for diplomatic solutions to territorial disputes. The new Fort was recomissioned as an infantry garrison, but did not see any troops until the Civil War when the first Michigan soldiers reported for duty.
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Michigan Historical Marker: The Dewey Cannon Information on the historical Dewey Cannon Park, located near the business district. The park centers around the cannon, captured by Admiral Dewey, and personally presented to Three Oaks by President McKinley for the town's efforts during and after the spanishamerican war. http://www.michmarkers.com/Pages/S0239.htm
Extractions: The Dewey Cannon This cannon, captured in the Spanish-American War by Admiral Dewey, was presented to Three Oaks when its citizens raised $1,400 for a memorial to the men of the battleship Maine. This was the largest contribution, per capita, of any community in the nation. "Three Oaks Against the World," a local paper proudly boasted. This park was dedicated October 17, 1899, by President William McKinley, and others. Presentation of the cannon took place on June 28, 1900. Guest of honor was Helen Miller Gould, called the Spanish-American War's "Florence Nightingale." Thousands of people were in attendance on each occasion.
Spanish American War Database of spanish american war veterans from Mercer County, Pennsylvania. http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamercer/PA/Military/Spanish/wspanish.htm
Extractions: powered by FreeFind The History of the 15th Regiment of PA Volunteer Infantry recruited from Mercer, Butler, Erie, Crawford and Clarion Counties Spanish American War Website history, medicine, music, and much more The World of 1898: The Spanish American War Researching a Spanish American War Veteran Spanish American War Veterans Card File of U.S. Volunteers from the PA State Archives, scroll halfway down the page United Spanish War Veterans Medal Armed Forces Memorial - Grove City In Honor of all who served in the Armed Forces More photos and info More Mercer County War Memorials Return to the Mercer County Genealogy Main Page Or Visit One of these Major Sections of the Site: Biographies Cemeteries Census Data General info ... Surnames Space provided by RootsWeb.
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Extractions: document.write(' '); Citation: Crane, Stephen. Wounds in the Rain: War Stories (New York: Frederick A. Stokes Co., 1900; BoondocksNet Edition, 2000). http://www.boondocksnet.com/editions/crane/ document.write('(' + ShortDate + ').'); Today's date BoondocksNet Editions Home Author Index Title Index Discussion ... BoondocksNet Editions , edited by Jim Zwick
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Millard Mayo Auxier Spanish American War, Information concerning Private Millard Mayo Auxier of the 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry. http://www.auxier-tickelgenealogy.com/auxier/millard.htm
Extractions: Private Emlace Roberson of Texas served with Company M of the 6th U.S. Cavalry as one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. He was the son of Samuel Roberson and the grandson of Fanny Auxier Roberson. Quartermaster Sergeant Fred P. Auxer of Ohio enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 26, 1898 at Cleveland, Ohio. He mustered in on May 11, 1898 and served with Company K, 5th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged on November 5, 1898. He was the son of Perry H. Auxer. Military The Corn Stalk Militia Revolutionary War of 1812 ... Desert Storm
Extractions: Originally published in the North American Review (Aug. 1898). T wice only have the American people been called upon to decide a question of such vital import as that now before them. Is the Republic, the apostle of Triumphant Democracy, of the rule of the people, to abandon her political creed and endeavor to establish in other lands the rule of the foreigner over the people, Triumphant Despotism? Is the Republic to remain one homogeneous whole, one united people, or to become a scattered and disjointed aggregate of widely separated and alien races? Is she to continue the task of developing her vast continent until it holds a population as great as that of Europe, all Americans, or to abandon that destiny to annex, and to attempt to govern, other far distant parts of the world as outlying possessions, which can never be integral parts of the Republic? In considering the issue now before us, the agitator, the demagogue, has no part. Not feeling, not passion, but deliberate judgment alone, should have place. The question should be calmly weighed; it is not a matter of party, nor of class; for the fundamental interest of every citizen is a common interest, that which is best for the poorest being best for the richest. Let us, therefore, reason together, and be well assured, before we change our position, that we are making no plunge into an abyss. Happily, we have the experience of others to guide us, the most instructive being that of our own race in Great Britain.
American Merchant Marine In Spanish-American War The role of the Merchant Marine in bringing troops and supplies to support the invasions of the Philippines and Cuba. http://www.USMM.org/spanishamerican.html
Extractions: American Merchant Marine in Spanish-American War In 1895, when the Armed Forces again had a great need for oceangoing ships, the Merchant Marine was no longer in a position to supply all of the required shipping as it had done in the past, because it had dwindled away to such an extent that American ships were carrying only 10 percent of the exports of the United States. The Army and Navy had to buy foreign vessels and had to take care of their own ship operating requirements by establishing sea transportation services. At the outbreak of the war with Spain the Quartermaster had only 10 small harbor boats and was unprepared for a large overseas movement . The Navy was well equipped with warships to fight a war with a weak country like Spain, but they lacked supply ships and coaling facilities, both at home and abroad. When war was declared, the Navy had warships in Hong Kong without a single auxiliary, so they purchased two ships: the Nanshan with 3,000 tons of coal on board, and the Zafiro to carry supplies. These ships accompanied Admiral Dewey 's warships when he sailed to Manila Bay The magnitude of his victory at Manila Bay solved Dewey's most serious logistic problems in the Pacific, since he could now await the arrival of the two colliers and an ammunition ship purchased on the west coast of the United States for his use.
ThinkQuest : Library : Wartime Propaganda wartime Propaganda takes an objective look at the application of propaganda in World war II and the spanishamerican war. Provides examples and analyses of propaganda techniques. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/index.htm
Extractions: Index Our entry presents an explanation, analysis, and review of the impact of propaganda on society over time. Our aim is to provide a starting point for a class discussion on propaganda and a resource for content in the Spanish American War and World War II. We provide content support from the Spanish American War and World War II to illustrate the types of propaganda used and the effects. Students and teachers alike are invited to visit and interact with the site as a study aid or curriculum unit. There are four lesson plans for teachers to use as is or to modify as they see fit for their class. Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Students Tim ELM PLACE ELEM SCHOOL, Highland Park, IL, United States Bryce ELM PLACE ELEM SCHOOL, Highland Park, IL, United States Zach ELM PLACE ELEM SCHOOL, Highland Park, IL, United States Coaches Michael Lubelfeld ELM PLACE ELEM SCHOOL, Glenview, IL, United States Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site.
NARA | Prologue | Prologue: Selected Articles U.S. National Archives site providing information on the wartime records available the Archives. http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/spring_1998_spanish_american_war_4
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Extractions: Victory in the Spanish American War made the U.S. a nation with global interests. In one brief clash of arms the U.S. acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands from Spain. In addition, Cuba was granted independence, with Spain assuming its national debt. Many Americans were appalled by the new U.S. foreign policy, which they equated with imperialism. Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate and philanthropist, offered to buy the Philippines for $20,000,000 and give the country its freedom. Many other Americans, however, talked of manifest destiny and the duty of the U.S. to spread its form of civilization far and wide. April 24 - The Spanish American War officially began when Spain declared war on the U.S. The following day Congress passed a declaration of war, effective April 21. Battle of Manila Bay At the Battle of Manila Bay, the six-ship Asiatic squadron of Commodore George Dewey decisively defeated a larger but outgunned and underprepared Spanish fleet. The U.S. flotilla emerged virtually unscathed, with only eight wounded. The Spanish fleet was destroyed, with heavy casualties. The action cleared the way for U.S. occupation of Manila in August.
The McKinley Museum Consists of memorabilia from President William McKinley's early life in Niles, civil war and spanishamerican war artifacts, campaign materials, and presidential items. http://www.mckinley.lib.oh.us/museum/default.htm
Extractions: The McKinley Museum is part of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial located in Niles, Ohio. It consists of memorabilia from President William McKinley's early life in Niles; Civil War and Spanish-American War artifacts; campaign materials; and presidential items. The other wing of the memorial houses the McKinley Memorial Library , a public library. McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 to 1901. Ohio is known as "the Mother of Presidents". Visit other Ohio presidential landmarks Prepared by
