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Spanish-American War (1898–1899)

War fires stoked by “jingo journalism” as American people support Cuban rebels against Spain. American business sees economic gain in Cuban trade and resources and American power zones in…

The Maine

The battleship that helped to precipitate the Spanish-American War Source: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Fifth Edition Copyright © 1993, Columbia University Press. The Maine (Source/…

Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents

Veterans' benefits have existed since the birth of our nation. As of September 2011, over three million veterans, their dependents, and survivors of deceased veterans are receiving VA benefits and…

American Folklore

Tall tales, folklorists, art, and more Discover the fun stories of American folklore, from tall tales to literary classics. Musical legends, key terms, and artists movements are also included.…

Asian-American History

From Chinese laborers in the 1800s to millions of U.S. citizens today by David Johnson Related Links Features Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Timeline of Asian-American…

William Randolph Hearst

The son of a U.S. senator, William Randolph Hearst was a rich kid in his early 20s when he inherited control of the San Francisco Examiner newspaper from his father, mining tycoon George Hearst, in…

José Greco 2000 Deaths

José GrecoAge: 82 Spanish-American flamenco dancer and choreographer who popularized the flamboyant dance during the 1950s and '60s. In 1948 he organized his own company, Ballets y Bailes de…

Timeline: Philippines History, Part I

Part I: Magellan, Rizal, and Philippine independence by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross B.C. 1521 1521 1886 1901 1934 1946 Next: 1965-present About 25,000 B.C. The ancestors of the…

Robert Gunn BREMNER, Congress, NJ (1874-1914)

BREMNER Robert Gunn , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Keiss, Caithness, Scotland, December 17, 1874; immigrated with his parents to Canada; attended public schools; moved to the United…

Carl Chester VAN DYKE, Congress, MN (1881-1919)

VAN DYKE Carl Chester , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minn., February 18, 1881; attended the common and high schools of Alexandria; taught school in Douglas…