Victory and Controversy
The naval battle at Santiago marks a decisive victory for the US, resulting in the destruction of the Spanish fleet and igniting a political struggle over credit between Winfield and Sampson. Following this triumph, US troops land in Puerto Rico, described by the military as a "picnic," leading to a swift conclusion of hostilities with Spain. The ensuing peace treaty signals the decline of the Spanish Empire, as it cedes control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other territories to the United States.In this clip
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105: “A Splendid Little War:” The Spanish-American War and Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders
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