Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Martin Anthony Schuster's: The Spanish American War: Part I
First-hand account of the experiences of the 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company A, as seen through the eyes of one man during the Spanish American War and the U.S. occupation of Cuba.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: White Man's Burden
Teachers: Lesson from SCORE that explores the Expansionist/ Anti-Imperialist debate at the turn of the century. Organized as a U.S. history unit, content includes information about the debate, as well as numerous resources, online...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Account of the Battles for Kettle and San Juan Hills
An account by Theodore Roosevelt of the assaults on Kettle and San Juan Hills by his Rough Riders in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
University of Florida
A Brief History of Newspapers in America: Yellow Journalism
Read a brief explanation of yellow journalism which began as a competition between Joseph Pulitizer and William Randolph Hearst to see which of their papers could sell more copies based on sensationalized stories. See how the involvement...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Thomas Troy: Coal Passer: Uss Maine: Letter
Letter from Thomas Troy, a coal passer aboard the USS MAINE serving in the Spanish-American War, written less than a month before the ship is lost.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Letter From Charles Hamilton: Battleship Maine: Havana Harbor
Letter by Charles Hamilton, Apprentice, 1st Class on the Battleship Maine, writing to his father from Havana Harbor during the Spanish-American War ten days before the ship exploded and Charles Hamilton was lost.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Letter of Condolence: Chaplain John Chidwick
Letter of Condolence to the family of Pvt. John Bennett, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.S. Maine from Chaplain John Chidwick, U.S.S. Maine.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Lt. John Blandin: u.s.s. Maine: Letter Home
Lt. John Blandin of the Battleship MAINE writes home just after the explosion on the ship in Havana Harbor which left many of the crew dead or injured.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Diver Charles Morgan, Uss New Yo Rk: Descent Into the Maine
An account by diver, Charles Morgan of the U.S.S. New York, describing, in graphic detail, his descent into the wreckage of the U.S.S. Maine among the deceased to examine the cause of the explosion.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of Cuban General Antonio Maceo
An account of the death of Cuban General Antonio Maceo sent to the U. S. Consul to Cuba, Fitzhugh Lee, in 1897 by Colonel Charles Gordon, who was present at the time of the General's death.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Francisco Gomez' Last Letter
Letter reported to have been written by Francisco Gomez, son of the Cuban Revolutionary leader Calixto Gomez at the time of his death.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Winston Churchill in Cuba
An account of the time Winston Churchill spent in Cuba before American involvement in the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Capt. George F. Elliott's Report: Fight at Cuzco Well
Primary source material on the Battle of Cuzco Well as reported by Capt. George F. Elliott. Elliott was in charge of the expedition and also in command of Company C of the First Marine Battalion during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Captain George F. Elliott: Fight at Cuzco: Follow Up Report
Follow-up report by Captain George F. Elliott on the fight at Cuzco Well during the Spanish-American War. This report attempts to correct errors made in the first report sent by Captain George F. Elliot.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: A Wisconsin Marine Fights at Guantanamo
Article describing the experience of the U.S. Marine, First Marine Battalion as they were the first to land in Cuba, leading the assault and capture at Guantanamo during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Chaplain Harry Jones: Conducts a Funeral Ashore
Account written by Rev. Harry Jones, who served as the chaplain aboard the Battleship TEXAS. Chaplain Jones went ashore to aid the wounded and bury the dead as the First Marine Battalion was fighting to secure Guantanamo during the...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Private Frank Keeler: Writes of the Fight at Cuzco Well
Spanish American War Centennial Website presents an account of the fight at Cuzco Well from Private Frank Keeler, First Marine Battalion, Company D.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The First Marine Battalion: Revisits Scene of the Fight at Cuzco Well
New York Sun reporter provides an account of the First Marine Battalion's second expedition to Cuzco hill as they went to assess the situation and see if the Spanish showed signs of returning.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Diary of Private Wilfred Langley: u.s.m.c.'s First Marine Battalion
Spanish American War Centennial Website presents the diary of Private Wilfred Langley who was part of the U.S.M.C.'s First Marine Battalion (Reinforced) capture of Guantanamo in Cuba.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of Private James Mc Colgan, u.s.m.c.
Transcription of an article from the National Tribune about the death of the first American killed on Cuban soil during the Spanish-American war.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Sergeant Charles Hampton Smith, u.s.m.c.
Transcription of letters written concerning the death of Sergeant Charles Hampton Smith, U.S.M.C. First Marine Battalion, Company D during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Private James Roxberry: u.s.m.c. At Guantanamo Bay
Primary source material presents a letter written by Private James Roxbury, June 12-13, 1898 recounting events at Camp McCalla, Playa del Este during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: r.f. Shier: Uss Eagle: Capture of Santa Domingo
Letter from R. F. Shier, of the USS EAGLE, written to his family about the capture of the Santa Domingo and the landings at Guantanamo during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Qualities of the Lee Navy Rifle, Model 1895
Article originally appeared in the New York Sun in June, 1898, addressed the qualities of the Lee rifle used by the naval forces and marines during the Spanish American War.