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By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

What You Should Know About the Spanish-American War

Thursday April 30, 2009
The Spanish-American War only lasted six months. However, the results of the war would have a huge impact on American imperialism and future military actions. Want to know about the war that started with the cry 'Remember the Maine!' and helped make Theodore Roosevelt a war hero? Here are seven essentials that you should know about the Spanish-American War.

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