On February 15, 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine was torn apart by a massive explosion while anchored in Havana Harbor. The tragedy claimed the lives of 261 crew members and left the nation reeling. The infamous cry, "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!" echoed...
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