[Detail] Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 7th, 1911 
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Collection Overview
The Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures contains "actualities" filmed in the United States, Cuba, and the Phillippines. The films show troops, ships, notable figures, and parades, as well as reenactments of battles and other war-time events
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Special Features
These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.
- The Motion Picture Camera Goes to War: The Spanish-American War and the Phillippine Revolution
- The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War
Historical Eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection although they may not be all-encompassing.
- Development of the Industrial United States, 1876-1915
- Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
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Last Updated: 11/03/2009