spain was blamed for the uss maine explosion.
spain was blamed for the uss maine explosion.
who was blamed for the uss maine explosion?
spain
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uss "maine" (acr-1) was a united states navy ship that sank in havana harbor in february 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the spanish–american war in april. american newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed that the spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction. the phrase "remember the "maine!" to hell with spain!" became a rallying cry for action. although the "maine" explosion was not a direct cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to the war.
uss maine (acr-1)
more than 80,000 cubans watched as the "osceola" towed the "uss maine" out of havana harbor. cannon at the la cabaña fortress fired every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. until 2:15 pm, after which "minute guns" sounded every 60 seconds until the procession passed. behind the "maine" followed the battleship "uss north carolina" with the remains of the dead aboard her. following the "north carolina" were the cruiser , three gunboats of the cuban navy, and a number of private vessels. the main guns of the "north carolina" fired when the , , and marks were reached. about out to sea, naval personnel opened the seacocks at about 5:10 p.m. local time. the "uss maine" sank at 5:30 p.m. as a bugler aboard the "north carolina" sounded taps. the guns of the "north carolina" and the "birmingham" fired once, and the ceremony ended
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