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LTC Stephen F.
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REMEBER THE MAINE was a rallying cry in the Spanish American War.
Thanks TSgt Joe C. for letting us know that on February 15, 1898 a massive explosion of unknown origin sinks the 6,000 ton battleship USS Maine in Cuba’s Havana harbor, killing 260 of the fewer than 400 American crew members aboard.
Image: The U.S.S Maine exploded and sunk last night in Cuba's Havana harbor
"The battleship U.S.S. Maine’s mission from Washington was a friendly one: travel to Cuba to protect America’s interests on the island as Spain’s “Campaign of Suppression” was in full force. But on February 15, 1898 an onboard explosion killed 260 officers. At the time it was believed that a mine, placed by Spain, had struck the ship. A U.S. and Cuban alliance formed and demanded Spain leave the island. Spain instead declared war and so did the U.S. Congress which launched the Spanish-American War in 1898."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7NPnGH-Go
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SPC Mike Lake
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Wow thanks for the share love me some military history
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