Timeline and Key Events

Early 1898: USS Maine sent to Cuba

February 15, 1898: Sinking of the USS Maine

April 24, 1898: Spain declares war on the US

April 25, 1898: US declares war on Spain

May 1, 1898: Battle of Manila Bay (Philippines)

May, 1898: Passage of the Teller Amendment. July 1, 1898: San Juan Hill taken by "Rough Riders"

August 13, 1898: US troops capture Manila

1902: US withdraws from Cuba