Major Events
February 15, 1898- the sinking and explosion of the battleship USS Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba.
April 25,1898- United states declares war on Spain.
June 12,1898- Philippines proclaim independence.
June 30, 1898- United States troops arrive in the Philippines to start the war.
February 4, 1899- Fighting begins between United States forces and Filipino Nationalists.
March 13, 1901- USA forces capture General Aguinaldo
July 4, 1902- President Roosevelt issues a proclamation ending the Philippine-American War.