On February 15,1898, a huge explosion shattered Maine killing 260 officers and crew members

On April 25,1898 Congress declared war .

On July 1 the Rough Riders And African Americans joined the Battle Of San Juan Hill

Americans ships soon blockaded the coast trapping the Spanish In the harbor.

About 400 Americans were killed in battle or died from wounds received in the fighting .

On December 10,1898 The "Treaty Of Paris" ended the war .